<html><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body style="word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;" class=""><div class="">Did you know that this week (October 14-20, 2018) is Earth Science Week? This yearly, international event helps students and the broader public gain a better understanding and appreciation for the Earth sciences and encourages stewardship of the planet. This year’s event celebrates the theme "Earth as inspiration”, emphasizing artistic expression as a unique and powerful tool for geosciences education.</div><div class=""><br class=""></div><div class="">What better way to celebrate 2018’s Earth Science Week than to register for the <span class=""><a href="http://www.neosec.dreamhosters.com/2018-ocean-literacy-summit/" class="" style="font-weight: bold;">2018 Ocean Literacy Summit</a>! This year’s Summit has a <b class="">geoscience connection</b> (</span><a href="http://oceanliteracy.wp2.coexploration.org/ocean-literacy-framework/principle-2-v2/" class="">Ocean Literacy Principle 2: "The ocean and life in the ocean <b class="">shape the features of Earth</b></a>”), and there will also be an <b class="">art show</b> sponsored by <a href="https://bowseat.org/" class="">Bow Seat Ocean Awareness Programs</a>!</div><div class=""><br class=""></div><div class="">The 2018 Ocean Literacy Summit is taking place <span class=""><b class="">November 15 & 16, 2018, in Boston, MA, </b>hosted by t</span>he University of Massachusetts at Boston and Northeastern University Marine Science Center. <b class=""><a href="http://www.neosec.dreamhosters.com/membership-join/membership-registration/" class="">Register NOW</a> </b>and join the <a href="http://www.neosec.dreamhosters.com/" class="">New England Ocean Science Education Collaborative</a> for two days of engaging workshops, field trips, networking opportunities, and presentations! There are still opportunities to <b class="">sponsor</b>, <b class="">exhibit</b>, present during the <b class="">science and education fair</b>, and participate in the <b class="">art show</b>! Single-day registration rates are also available. Please remember, however, that <b class="">o</b><b class="">nline registration will close November 1.</b></div><div class=""><br class=""></div><div class="">Also, don’t wait to<b class=""> book your lodging</b> for the Summit! Limited rooms remain at the <b class="">DoubleTree Hilton</b>, located near UMass Boston, at a <b class="">preferred rate </b>for Summit guests (for November 14 - November 17, 2018). Room block reservations can be made <a href="https://doubletree.hilton.com/en/dt/groups/personalized/B/BOSCHDT-NEA-20181114/index.jhtml" class=""><b class="">here</b></a>. <b class="">The preferred rate at the Double Tree Hilton will be available for ONE MORE WEEK until October 24, 2018!</b></div><div class=""><br class=""></div><div class=""><br class=""></div><div class="">We look forward to seeing you at this year’s Summit!</div><div class=""><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span></div><blockquote class="" style="margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; border: none; padding: 0px;"><div class="">The 2018 Ocean Literacy Summit Planning Committee </div></blockquote><p style="margin: 0px 10px 1.5em 0px; font-size: 14px; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-variant-ligatures: normal; orphans: 2; widows: 2; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);" class=""><br class=""></p><p style="margin: 0px 10px 1.5em 0px; font-size: 14px; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-variant-ligatures: normal; orphans: 2; widows: 2; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);" class=""><br class=""></p><p style="text-align: center; margin: 0px 10px 1.5em 0px; font-size: 14px; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-variant-ligatures: normal; orphans: 2; widows: 2; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);" class=""><img apple-inline="yes" id="BA9B3580-F2E7-42BE-8395-ACC9E39DEAD4" src="cid:241C04DE-F79F-4A4E-8C01-78D6B9229EE7@gso.uri.edu" class=""></p><div class=""><br class="Apple-interchange-newline"></div><div class=""><br class="Apple-interchange-newline">
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