*To increase accessibility of the LBS to Early Career researchers (defined here as any student, postdoc, or individual within five years of graduation), we have reduced registration costs by $100 for these individuals.
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Registration is through the Marine Biological Laboratory (MBL), and it includes food and drinks during coffee breaks and social events (except the banquet).
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You will have the option to add meals and housing when you register, which we highly recommend. While there are a few hotels and Airbnbs in the area, the MBL housing/food will likely be your cheapest and most convenient option -- the MBL dining hall and dorms are all within 5-10 minutes walk of each other and of the conference rooms.
Schedule at a Glance
Student Travel Award applications closed on May 15, 2026
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Through our fundraising efforts this fall
(thank you all for your participation!), we have funds for 3-5 student travel awards. Winners will be announced in the coming weeks.
Abstract submission will remain open until June 15, 2026
If you would like to present a talk or a poster, please submit your abstract above. Be sure to include your preferred session.
Location
Marine Biological Laboratory (MBL)
5 North St,
Woods Hole, MA 02543
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI)
45 Water St,
Woods Hole, MA 02543
Events and activities
Excursions
Wednesday, September 30
We encourage attendees to take advantage of the free afternoon on Wednesday to explore to local area. Stay tuned for information on organized excursions.
Banquet
Thursday, October 1
There will be an evening banquet Thursday October 1 (NOT included in registration). You will be able to purchase a ticket to the banquet after abstract submission has closed.
Accommodations & Travel
The Marine Biological Laboratory has dorms available (single or double occupancy) for the duration of the conference (5 nights: Sep 27 to Oct 2), which you can book when you register. If you choose to stay at MBL, your meals are included, but even if you stay off-site you can purchase a meal-plan when you register.
Dorm stay, single occupancy: $1315 total (includes meals)
Dorm stay, double (shared) occupancy: $935 total (includes meals)
Meal plan only: $455 total
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If you choose to stay off campus, there are some hotel options in Woods Hole (a walk away from the conference) and Falmouth (a drive away).
Woods Hole hotels: Sands of Time Inn, Woods Hole Inn
Falmouth hotels: Inn on the Square, Holiday Inn
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If you travel in by train or flight, this will most likely be through Boston, Massachusetts. From Boston, you can take a Peter Pan or Plymouth & Brockton bus directly to Woods Hole from either South Station or Boston Logan Airport. If you travel in by car, check with the conference organizers for parking information before your arrival.
**PLEASE NOTE: The latest Peter Pan bus on Sunday Sep 27 leaves Boston Logan Airport at 18:15 and Boston South Station at 19:00, arriving in Woods Hole at 21:00. The earliest bus on Monday 28 Sep arrives in Woods Hole by 10:15. Please plan accordingly.**​
Speaker and Poster Information
Oral presenters
Poster presenters
more details coming soon!
If you plan to present a poster, please hang it up Wednesday morning. Posters can be a maximum of 30” W x 60” H and must be removed by the end of the night
We can't wait to see you!
All details about conference logistics should be here, but if you still have questions, feel free to email the organizers at larvalbiosociety@gmail.com