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About The National Shellfisheries Association

The National Shellfisheries Association (NSA) is an international organization of scientists, management officials and members of industry that is deeply concerned and dedicated to the formulation of ideas and promotion of knowledge pertinent to the biology, ecology, production, economics and management of shellfish resources. The Association has a membership of more than 600 from all parts of the USA, Canada and 32 other nations; the Association strongly encourages graduate students' membership and participation.

What does it do?

  • Sponsors an annual scientific conference
  • Publishes the peer-reviewed Journal of Shellfish Research
    • Members get a print subscription to JSR and online access via BioOne
  • Produces a Quarterly Newsletter
  • Interacts with other associations and industry

What can it do for you?

  • You will meet kindred scientists, managers and industry officials at annual meetings
  • You will get peer review through presentation of papers at the annual meeting
  • If you are young, you will benefit from the experience of your elders
  • If you are an elder, you will be rejuvenated by the fresh ideas of youth
  • If you are a student, you will make useful contacts for your job search
  • If you are a potential employer, you will meet promising young people
  • You will receive a scientific journal containing important research articles
  • You will receive a Quarterly Newsletter providing information on the Association and its activities, book review section, information on other societies and their meetings, a job placement section, etc.

Memberships

Memberships run on the Calendar Year. Rates for 2007 and 2008 are:

Regular membership: $85 per year
Student membership: $45 per year


Members please renew on time! Renewals after January 31st of the dues year incur a surcharge to cover costs for shipping back issues of the Journal of Shellfish Research.

 

Click here to join online NOW!

Click here for a downloadable application that can be printed and mailed.

Institutional subscriptions to the Journal of Shellfish Research are available here.