Flatfish Biology Conference
Convened by NOAA Fisheries and first held in 1986, the Flatfish Biology Conference provides researchers with an opportunity to present their findings on all aspects of flatfish research.
Nineteenth Flatfish Biology Conference
November 16 & 17, 2026
Water’s Edge Resort & Spa, Westbrook, CT
Deadlines
Please submit abstracts and titles for both posters and oral presentations by September 18, 2026.
Submissions and questions should be sent to flatfishbiologyconference@gmail.com.
Registration
Registration is now open at: 2026 Flatfish Biology Conference Registration
Registration fees:
| Professional: | |
| Full registration | $245 |
| Monday only | $150 |
| Tuesday only | $100 |
| Student/Retiree: | |
| Full registration | $175 |
| Monday only | $100 |
| Tuesday only | $75 |
After completing the registration form, please submit payment by either check or credit card:
Check
Should be payable to Flatfish Biology Conference.
Mail to: R. Mercaldo-Allen, 3 Fieldbrook Ave, Clinton, CT 06413
Credit Card
Secure payments may be made via the hotel here using Reservation '653916':
Secured Group Payment - Water's Edge Resort and Spa - Westbrook, CT
*Please note: This link is for registration payment only; see Accommodations (below) to reserve a hotel room*
Mission Statement
The Flatfish Biology Conference strives to provide a forum where a diverse community of scientists, researchers, and students come together to present their findings and share knowledge in a supportive and inclusive environment.
Please read our Guidelines for Conduct (pdf, 2pg).
Abstract and Presentation Instructions
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An LCD projector with an IBM-compatible computer will be available for oral presentations using Powerpoint. Presentations can be loaded from a CD or a USB thumb drive. Speakers are limited to a total of 15 minutes for their presentation and 5 minutes for questions. If using embedded video in your presentation, please test that it runs smoothly prior to speaking at the conference.
- Sample Flatfish Conference abstract (pdf, 1pg)
- Poster guidelines (pdf, 1pg)
Agenda
The conference will feature over a day of oral presentations and a poster session Monday evening.
Accommodations
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The conference has been held at the Water's Edge in Westbrook, Connecticut since 2002.
- Water's Edge website
- Reserve a room for FBC
- Information on local restaurants and eateries of Westbrook, CT (pdf, 1pg, last updated 2024)
Steering Committee
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Please reach out to the conference chair (email below) or flatfishbiologyconference@gmail.com if you have any questions.
Conference Steering Committee
- Steve Dwyer (chair), Dominion Energy, Millstone Environmental Laboratory
- Larry Alade, NOAA Fisheries, Woods Hole Laboratory
- Dave Davis, HDR Engineering
- Stacy Farina, Howard University
- Renee Mercaldo-Allen, NOAA Fisheries, Milford Laboratory
- Tom Munroe, NOAA Fisheries, Office of Science and Technology
- Sandy Sutherland, NOAA Fisheries, Woods Hole Laboratory
- David Taylor, Roger Williams University
- Mark Wuenschel, NOAA Fisheries, Woods Hole Laboratory