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GARSCON

The Greater Atlantic Region Stranding Conference (GARSCON) is the annual conference of the Greater Atlantic Region marine mammal and sea turtle stranding and conservation community.

Greater Atlantic Region Stranding Conference

GARSCON is held once a year and is hosted by one or more network member organizations on a rotating basis.  Regional organizations spanning from Maine to Virginia gather to share and discuss important information, protocols, and regulations aiding in the response, rescue, and rehabilitation
of north Atlantic marine animals.
RESCUE
REHABILITATION
RELEASE
RESEARCH
EDUCATION

2026 CONFERENCE

"STRANDING ON A SHOESTRING."

September 14 - 16, 2026

Ronkonkoma, NY
The 2026 GARSCON will be co-hosted by:
Atlantic Marine Conservation Society
Marine Mammal Stranding Center
Sea Turtle Recovery

© 2026 Greater Atlantic Region Stranding Consortium

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