The Science Committee works with the host of the next Scientific Meeting to develop the themes, topics, and focus of the Scientific Meeting. The Committee shall work with the host to identify and invite topic chairs to organize specific oral sessions for the Scientific Meeting, and shall assist those chairs in developing, inviting, and organizing speakers for the various sessions of the Scientific Meeting. The Committee also develop procedures and time-lines to be used by Scientific Meeting hosts in planning the science portion of the meeting.

Chair – Vacant

The Student Support Committee administers the Student Grants-in-Aid program as well as develops and judges the student presentation awards. Committee responsibilities include developing and refining applicant requirements, criteria, guidelines, and timelines; working with Institutional Members to expand the number of participating members; defining and expanding in-kind contributions provided by host Institutional Members; developing reporting requirements for the awardees; and publicizing the programs in order to generate more student applicants. The Committee chooses the most worthy award candidates and recommends those to the full Executive Board for approval.

The Meeting Planning Committee works with the Officers to identify, plan, and stage the AMLC’s biennial Scientific Meeting.  These meetings are held around the Greater Caribbbean, hosted by an AMLC Institutional Member, and provide a premier opportunity for marine scientists and marine science students to come together to hear what is happening in Caribbean marine science, to collaborate with fellow students and scientists, and to develop professional relationships that last a lifetime.

The Publications Committee works with the Editor of the Proceedings and the President of the Scientific Meeting to ensure that the Proceedings are of the highest quality and published as soon as possible after the Scientific Meeting.

Chair – Dr. Ernesto Weil (reefpal@gmail.com)

The Funding Committee works closely with other committees to identify financial need and find financial support for AMLC activities including Scientific Meetings and student awards.

Chair – Victor Galvan (victor.galvan@iberostar.com)

The Membership Committee works with the Membership Director to track, support, engage, and increase institutional and individual AMLC members. The Committee develops a plan for finding and approaching potential members, including: development of a list of Caribbean marine labs; developing a list of contacts for each; developing a list of current Association members who have contacts with non-member institutions; contacting and encouraging new institutional members.