STATE OF THE SCIENCE
ANNUAL MEETING
The Gulf Coast and Caribbean State of the Science Annual Meeting Series convened the 2026 State of the Science Meeting in partnership with the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), the Southeastern Coastal Center for Agricultural Health and Safety and our new collaboration with the Southeast & Caribbean Disaster Resilience Partnership (SCDRP).
The 2026 State of the Science Meeting took place on March 2-3, 2026 at the College of Charleston, directly preceding the SCDRP 2026 10th Anniversary Annual Meeting on March 4-5, 2026.
The theme of the 2026 State of the Science Meeting was Change Among Our Working Waterfronts. Attendees explored the evolving challenges facing coastal communities and fishery workers, with a deeper focus on the health and safety impacts of natural disasters. The meeting also highlighted forward-looking solutions and opportunities to strengthen resilience and support sustainable waterfront communities.
The meeting featured four engaging sessions, including Community Voices, Research, Extension/Education and Opportunities/Solutions, as well as a dynamic poster session. Attendees heard directly from those most affected, ensuring that the lived experiences of fishery workers and coastal residents remained at the heart of the conversation.
Visit the link below to see the full list of presentations from the 2026 State of the Science Meeting.
Discover the Latest Research & Engage in Community Voices
Join us as we explore the latest research on topics impacting fisher communities along the Gulf and Caribbean Coasts, while also hearing from community voices in these areas.
Community Voices
Engage directly with fishers and local community leaders who can provide invaluable on-the-ground perspectives.
Invited Research
Hear firsthand from leading experts on the newest findings that directly impact fisher communities.
Call for Abstracts
Emerging scholars are encouraged to submit their work to be presented as a poster or oral presentation.
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