The 25th Biennial CERF Conference

Join CERF in Mobile, Alabama on 3–7 November, 2019, as we endeavor to connect science and society in the collective goals of preserving coastal and estuarine habitats, resources, and heritage. Collaborate and discuss with more than 1,700 scientists and researchers from all over the world as you learn to be "Responsive | Relevant | Ready."

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CERF 2019 Mentorship Program

The CERF 2019 Mentorship Program made a wonderful video for the Mentorship Breakfast at CERF 2019! Check it out!

CERF 2019 Mentorship Breakfast video

25th CERF Biennial Conference Program is now available online!

Download the Program

Download the Index

Desktop Conference App

The #CERF2019 Program is full of useful information to make your time at the conference informative and fun! From local restaurant listings, a full conference schedule and convention center maps, the program will be your guide during your stay in Mobile, Alabama!

You can view and download the program and Mobile App and printed copies are available on-site.

In an effort to reduce the environmental impact of our printed program, the author/presenter index is now digital! Please download the CERF2019 Mobile App on your mobile device to view the author/presenter index!

CERF 2019 Mobile & Desktop App

You can use the CERF 2019's mobile and desktop app to access the most up-to-date information about the conference. Abstracts for oral presentations, posters, and a full author/presenter index is available and you can even customize your own, personalized schedule! The mobile app will be released a week before the conference, however, a desktop version is available today!

How to download the mobile app:

Visit the Apple or Google Play Store(s) on your mobile device and search "CERF2019".
Click "Download The App"
Open the app and use the email you used to submit an abstract – or if you did not submit an abstract, use the email you used to register for the Conference.
Start exploring! Don't forget to turn on notifications so you can stay up to date.
Please visit the desktop version of the mobile app if you do not have a smartphone!

Desktop Conference App

(Mobile Conference App will be available for download early next week)

CERF 2019 Mentorship Program

The CERF 2019 organizing committee is offering the Meeting Mentoring Program at the conference. The program will match up mentors—senior graduate students, post-doctoral fellows, and venerable clams (long-time ERF-CERF members) with mentees—students, early career professionals, first-time CERF attendees and international attendees. Mentor/Mentee sign-ups will be available soon.

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Sponsorship & Exhibitor Opportunities

The CERF Biennial Conference attracts a highly educated crowd. These attendees are often recognized as community leaders and have significant influence and purchasing power in a variety of niche markets. Your sponsorship message will reach this active and engaged audience, as well as those ranging from students and researches to federal and state agents!