Sea Otter Workshop XIV
Dates
March 21–23, 2025
Location
Seattle Aquarium
Main Conference
The Seattle Aquarium is excited to host this workshop once more. This event will bring together researchers to discuss the latest in sea otter science.
The conference will begin on Friday, March 21. A keynote dinner is scheduled for that evening. We will also host a happy hour on Saturday, March 22. The workshop will conclude on the afternoon of Sunday, March 23. A full schedule including event times will be posted as the agenda is finalized. Due to the nature and scope of this workshop, we will not be offering virtual options.
Husbandry Workshop
Do you work at a zoo or aquarium that houses otters? You may be interested in our otter husbandry workshop on March 20 and 21, prior to the main conference. Register for this supplemental workshop here.
Please note: You must also be registered for the full conference. Questions? Please email Aubrey Theiss at a.theiss@seattleaquarium.org.
Agendas and proceedings
Interested in presenting?
If you are interested in presenting, we have scheduled several five-minute, 10-minute and 15-minute slots for speakers. We recommend five-minute slots for quick updates or preliminary results, 10-minute slots for project results or updates and 15-minute slots for larger scale projects or status updates. To request a time slot, submit your presentation title and a brief presentation summary here. If you believe your presentation warrants a longer time slot or if you have questions, please contact program chairs Shawn Larson at s.larson@seattleaquarium.org and Amy Olsen at a.olsen@seattleaquarium.org. Presentations must be submitted by December 31, 2024.
If you need space for a smaller group to gather before or after the conference, these are available as room allows. Please email Shawn Larson at s.larson@seattleaquarium.org and Amy Olsen at a.olsen@seattleaquarium.org.
Workshop registration rates
- $325 regular rate (February 15–March 20, 2025)
- $375 day-of registration rate
- $100 day rate (single-day registration)
Add-ons (For those not registering for the workshop)
- $75 spouse dinner rate (Friday, March 21, evening only)
- $30 happy hour guest rate (Saturday, March 22, evening only)
Airport information
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport: The Seattle Aquarium is about 30 minutes from the airport. Rental cars, Uber, Lyft, taxis and the light rail are all available at the airport.
Hotel information
There are many hotels in the area. We have arranged a discount at the Belltown Inn, which is just over a mile (about a 20-minute walk) from the Aquarium. Use this direct link to access the discount.
Nearby dining
The Seattle Aquarium’s café is temporarily closed for renovations. We apologize for this inconvenience. Limited grab-and-go options will be available for purchase in our Family Activity Center (next to the Underwater Dome) on Pier 60 every day from 10am–4pm. We’ve also put together some dining recommendations around and near the Aquarium, which can be viewed below.
