Alaska Marine Science Symposium
2026
January 26–30, 2026
Anchorage, AK, Hotel Captain Cook
ABSTRACT SUBMISSION NOW OPEN!
Abstract submission for the 2026 Alaska Marine Science Symposium is now open.
This year's deadline to submit is October 7th, 2026.
2025 CONGRESSIONAL INTRODUCTIONS
Each year, we invite the Alaska delegation to be a part of the Alaska Marine Science Symposium. We thank Senators Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan for their continued support of the event and their shared interest in our shared marine environments.
Wear your support.
Get Your Official Alaska Marine Science Merchandise. Proceeds Support Future AMSS Events.
DOWNLOAD THE MOBILE APPS FOR THE IN-PERSON EVENT
Updated with a brand new interface, this year’s mobile app will keep you up to date with the latest symposium information.
CELEBRATING 32 YEARS OF ALASKA MARINE SCIENCE!
ABOUT THE ALASKA MARINE SCIENCE SYMPOSIUM
AMSS 2026 will be an in-person event. We will be returning to the Captain Cook for the plenary sessions and hosting the poster sessions at the Egan Center.
The Alaska Marine Science Symposium (AMSS), Alaska’s premier marine research conference, has been bringing together scientists, educators, resource managers, students, and interested public for over thirty years to discuss the latest marine research being conducted in Alaskan waters. Over 700 people attend this 4-day long conference held annually during the month of January.
2025 CONTRIBUTORS
HOTEL CAPTAIN COOK
939 W 5th Ave, Anchorage, AK 99501
THE PLENARY SESSIONS WILL BE HELD AT THE CAPTAIN COOK. THE POSTER SESSIONS WILL BE HELD AT THE EGAN CIVIC CENTER.
2026 Symposium Details
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The 2026 Alaska Marine Science Symposium will begin registration in Fall 2025.
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To take advantage of the early bird online registration, submit by December 31, 2025. Online registration closes January 19, 2026. Registration for the event may also be done during the week of the symposium.
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The early-bird registration fee is $175 for those who register before December 31, 2025. For those who register after the fee will increase to $225. Students, media, educators (K-12), volunteers, and contributors will continue to be free as in past symposia.
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The Alaska Marine Science Symposium will be held at the jointly at the Captain Cook Hotel and the Egan Civic Center. All keynotes, presentations, oral presentations and workshops will be held at the Captain Cook. The poster sessions will be held at the Egan Civic Center. For accommodation information visit our general info page.
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The 2026 Alaska Marine Science Symposium will be an in-person event with keynote, plenary, and poster sessions.
GET IN TOUCH.
coordinator@alaskamarinescience.org
907-644-6701
1007 West 3rd Ave, Suite 100
Anchorage, AK, 99501