Sea Otter Workshop XV
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, April 2, 2027. We will share more information on the schedule soon. Due to the nature and scope of this workshop, we will not be offering virtual options.
Registration
Registration is now open!
Register by January 8, 2027, to receive the discounted early bird rate of $280 for the entire three-day conference, including a keynote dinner on Friday night and a sponsored happy hour networking event Saturday night.
Daily passes and guest tickets for the happy hour and dinner are also available.
We have limited scholarship opportunities, including travel stipends, for students. Interested students should apply here by January 8, 2027.
We are excited to be partnering with many Indigenous tribes for this conference and will offer travel stipends to tribal members. If you are a tribal member who is interested in attending, please contact program chairs Shawn Larson at s.larson@seattleaquarium.org and Amy Olsen at a.olsen@seattleaquarium.org.
Pre-meeting requests
The Aquarium has limited space for pre-conference meetings. Meeting times are available March 30–April 1, 8am–5pm daily. If you are interested, please fill out this online form.
Interested in presenting?
Options include 5-minute, 10-minute, 15-minute and 20-minute oral presentations or a poster to be displayed with a scheduled question-and-answer session. We recommend oral presentations for those who have analyzed data to share, final reports or programs. Posters are best for sharing preliminary data or parts of projects.
To request a time slot, submit your presentation title and a brief presentation summary via the form below. Presentations must be submitted by January 1, 2027.
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.
Agendas and proceedings
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 Café is open from daily from 10am-4pm.
Other nearby dining options are included below.
