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Marine Program Membership
The membership of the Marine Program is multinational and multidisciplinary in nature. Our membership cuts across professionals and non-professionals in the field of marine conservation biology and disciplines that directly or indirectly affect nature conservation. We encourage students to join the Program to pursue the mission of the SCB at large. You can always find something to contribute to our mission, no matter your background.
Our general membership comprises any member of the Society for Conservation Biology wishing to support the goals of the Marine Program. Voting members are those SCB members who by SCB by-laws have officially identified themselves by way of registering to vote in the Marine Program. Any member of the SCB has the opportunity to join the program as a voting member.
If you are already an SCB member, choose your section(s) by editing your member profile at any other time. When you renew your membership is another opportunity to choose sections. After joining, you may decide to participate in any of the number of teams and committees under the Marine Program and your contribution will be a valuable one.
Join Us
You can join the Marine Program (at no additional cost) by logging in to your SCB Membership Profile.
Elections
Elections for the Marine Program Board are held online each December. A call for applications will be made via the Marine Program listserv and the Marine Program social media accounts each year (Facebook / Twitter). Each Marine Program board member is a volunteer and serves a three-year term. Terms are staggered such that not all officers retire each year.
To be eligible for these positions, you must be an active member of the Marine Program of SCB and maintain your membership throughout your term of office. Membership dues start at $10 and can be accessed at http://conbio.org//join/. Ability to attend SCB annual meetings is preferred, but not required. Marine Board meetings generally convene via telephone conference calls.
As noted, the chairs of board committees also represent the Marine Program as liaisons to SCB committees. For job duties, please see the current SCB Marine Bylaws. The Marine Board includes 12 positions: President, President-Elect (Vice President), Secretary, Student Representative and one Officer-at-Large, and the following officers who will serve as heads of standing committees:
Communication Officer, Finance Officer, Science Officer, Policy Officer, Diversity Officer, Education Officer, and Interdisciplinary Officer. All officers must be voting members of the Program for their entire term of office. Elections for positions of the board will clearly denote the position that is vacant (officer, student representative or member-at-large).
Marine Program Email Listserv
Join our email list for the latest news and happenings in the Marine Program! It’s easy to join a SCB Marine Google Group (listserv), especially if you already have a Google account.
First, visit the Marine Program Google group (or see the group page below). Then click Join This Group or New Topic. If you already have a Gmail or Google account, and you are not currently signed in, simply sign in as you would normally for Google or Gmail. Once you sign in, you will have the option to Join the Group.
If you do not have a Gmail or Google account, you will need to create an account. It’s easy to create an account (under five minutes). To create a Google account, you can use your current email address or you can create a Gmail address. Instructions for creating a Google account can be found at the the bottom of this page. If you need assistance, please email SCBMarine Communications Officer Katie Walters. Please include your full name and the email address you would like to use for the Marine Program listserv. Messages and opinions expressed on this listserv are those of their respective authors, and do not represent the opinions of The Society for Conservation Biology, its officers, general members, and/or the listserv moderator.
PLEASE NOTE: In line with the SCB Marine Program’s vision of creating and promoting a diverse and inclusive community of people interested in marine conservation, the Program will no longer advertise unpaid internships.
Creating Google Account
- Click on Create an Account
- Fill in the fields to create a Google account (NOTE you can use your current email address or you can start a Gmail address).
- After you complete the fields, click Next Step
- You will be asked to verify Your Email Address. This is the last step to creating a Google account. Google sends you an email that includes a link you will need to click to verify your email and finalize your new Google Account. (The email from Google is a “Google Email Verification” message. Follow the link to verify your email address and complete your signup.)
- After you follow the link to verify your email, you now you have a Google account, which means you can easily join the Marine Group (Listserv)
- After you created a Google account, you should be on a Google page that shows your name. Click on Next Step
- Click Back to Google Groups
- Click Join this Group
- Once you’re in the group, you can adjust your settings to receive messages however you like