Temperate Coral Research Conference

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2026 TEMPERATE CORAL RESEARCH CONFERENCE 

ROGER WILLIAMS UNIVERSITY, BRISTOL, RI

2026 Date TBD

The Temperate Coral Research Conference is held regularly, and it is the primary meeting covering current research efforts on the temperate coral genera Astrangia and Oculina, with a strong focus on the physiology, ecology, genetics, and symbiosis in temperate corals using a variety of approaches, combining fieldwork and laboratory-based approaches. The aims of the conference are to increase our knowledge and interest in temperate corals, to enhance research and scientific communication efforts around these unique organisms, and to develop collaborations and partnerships across institutions and disciplines.

The conferences include research sessions aimed at sharing the latest results and identifying critical areas for upcoming research. They also include sessions for developing material for education, outreach, and media/scientific communication about temperate corals and, more broadly, marine ecosystem health in the face of climate change. We welcome educators and media professionals to participate and present in those targeted sessions.

The conference is co-hosted by Koty Sharp (Roger Williams University), Randi Rotjan (Boston University), and Sean Grace (Southern Connecticut State University). If you’d like to receive information about the next Temperate Coral Research Conference, please contact Koty Sharp (ksharp@rwu.edu) to be put on the Temperate Coral Research Group mailing list.

ABSTRACT SUBMISSION WILL BE OPEN IN EARLY SPRING 2026