For thirty-eight years, professionals and students who study algae (freshwater or marine), seagrasses, or other marine plants have gathered together from all over the southeastern United States (and beyond), to share their research activities and ideas. This meeting is open to anyone interested; student contributions are especially encouraged. Contributed paper and poster sessions are planned for the full day of Saturday, November 5, 2016.

A registration fee of $40 for students and $70 for other participants will cover the cost of the meeting. Payment includes a Friday night social and lunch, dinner, and coffee breaks on Saturday. Tickets for Saturday's dinner can be purchased separately for accompanying (unregistered) spouses or guests.

Valdosta State is conveniently located in southern Georgia along the I-75 corridor (for directions, see https://www.valdosta.edu/about/documents/directions-to-vsu.pdf). Valdosta is serviced by Valdosta Regional Airport with regularly scheduled flights to and from Atlanta; Jacksonville International Airport is an easy two-hour drive away. Valdosta has over 30 hotels in all price ranges within 3 miles of the campus. Feel free to select the one that best fits your needs. For more information and registration materials please contact Jim Nienow at jnienow@valdosta.edu.