Membership in the NSA

Memberships run on the calendar year, expiring every Dec 31st. You can change your membership type (regular/student/sustaining) at the time of renewal. The additional fee to join the Pacific Coast Section of the NSA ($10 per year) is optional.

Regular 2025 new membership: $95 per year (includes post-doctoral fellows)
Student 2025 new membership: $50 per year
Sustaining 2025 new membership: $200 per year
Lifetime Membership: $1000

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Download a 2025 new member mail-in application here

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 700 from all parts of the USA, Canada and 32 other nations; the Association strongly encourages graduate students' membership and participation.

What does the NSA do?

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

What can NSA 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 and more.