Arthur R. Outlaw Mobile Convention Center

The Mobile Bay National Estuary Program and Mississippi-Alabama Sea Grant and partners invite you to join them in Mobile, Alabama, to share cutting-edge research, network with regional science experts, and get up to date on the latest habitat management and monitoring techniques on the Gulf Coast. To learn more about this year's topical tracks or to submit an abstract, visit the Abstracts page.

Why Attend?

Bays and Bayous Symposium attendees


Cutting-edge research:Hear the latest coastal science from universities, nonprofits, and government agencies.

Practical solutions: Discover innovative restoration, monitoring, and management approaches from across the Gulf.

Regional collaboration: Connect with the people shaping the future of Gulf Coast resilience.

Valuable networking: Connect with coastal science professionals and students while discovering new opportunities for collaboration.

Recognizing excellence: Celebrate outstanding oral and poster presentations and honor the next generation of coastal leaders.


Hotel Block And Nearby Stays

Hotel Block Information: Renaissance Mobile Riverview Plaza Hotel

The Bays and Bayous Symposium has a group reservation for the Renaissance Mobile Riverview Plaza Hotel. This hotel has a connecting walkway to the Mobile Convention Center, and provides easy access to the restaurants and nightlife of Downtown Mobile.


Address: 64 S Water St, Mobile, AL 36602

Group rate per night: $179 USD

Last day to book: Friday, December 18, 2026




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