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WELCOME TO THE BENTHIC ECOLOGY MEETING 2022
 
MEETING DATES: 29 MARCH-2 APRIL
HOST CITY: PORTSMOUTH, NH, USA
VENUE: SHERATON HOTEL PORTSMOUTH

BEM 2022 COVID-19 Policies

Vaccinations: BEMS 2022 has decided that all participants at the in-person Portsmouth Benthic Ecology Meeting, including presenters, attendees, exhibitors, volunteers, and accompanying persons will be required to be fully vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus. Being fully vaccinated does not currently include the booster but we do highly recommend being boosted before attending the conference. We will be requiring proof of vaccination so please bring either your vaccination card, a photo of your vaccination card, a printed record from a vaccine provider, or a digital record. BEMS 2022 will follow health guidelines at federal, state, and local levels to mitigate risks. We are actively watching advice on gathering and travel. The safety and health of attendees and residents of New Hampshire are the top priority for BEMS organizers.
 
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Masking: Currently, we will be requiring masks to be worn indoors, including in the poster hall and meeting sessions at the venue. Please be sure to bring enough masks for the entirety of the conference, however there will be a limited number of masks available at the conference registration desk for those who need them. Disinfectant wipes and hand sanitizer will be available at each of the podiums as well as around the venue.
Exceptions to the mask mandate includes:
-Speakers at the podium, if they choose to, may remove their masks during their presentation
-Attendees can lower their mask while eating or drinking but please keep it brief and distance yourself from others while doing so
-During the banquet while you are seated at the table actively eating or drinking

 
COVID testing: Although it is not required, BEMS strongly encourages attendees to be tested for COVID prior to traveling to the conference.

For those who need or want testing before their return travel, the UNH COVID testing lab will be on-site on Friday morning and will be available to conference registrants. Please contact us at BEM.2022@unh.edu to reserve and pre-purchase a test through the UNH COVID lab. Results will be available by Saturday afternoon.

If you would like to test during the conference, contact the conference organizers through the conference app or through the hotel to find the closest options. Listed are a few options below within walking or short Uber/taxi distance from the venue where you could purchase Rapid or PCR tests BUT please be aware that these options may no longer be available at the time of the conference. 
 
Convenient MD: 599 Lafayette Rd, Portsmouth NH 
ClearChoiceMD: 750 Lafayette Rd, Portsmouth NH
Drive-Thru testing at Walgreens: 15 Shapleigh Rd, Kittery ME
CVS pharmacy: 674 Islington St, Portsmouth NH
Rite Aid: 800 Islington St #1, Portsmouth NH
 
More details about COVID-19 material will be updated as we get closer to the conference.


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  • Home
  • BEM 2022
    • Abstracts
    • Registration
    • Travel and Accommodations
    • Presentation Guidelines
    • Program
    • Field Trips and Workshops
    • COVID-19
    • Cancellation Policy
  • About BEMS
    • The BEMS Board
    • Past BEMS Board Members
    • Code of Conduct
    • Jobs Board
  • Past meetings
    • Past meeting locations
    • Past meeting logos
    • BEM 2020 >
      • BEM 2020 - Main Page
      • About Wilmington
      • Presentation Guidelines
    • BEM 2019 >
      • BEM 2019 (Sep 2018)
      • BEM 2019 (Dates)
      • BEM 2019 (Program)
      • BEM 2019 (Student Presentation Awards
      • BEM 2019 (Venue)
      • BEM 2019 (YYT)
      • BEM 2019 (Abstract Instructions)
      • BEM 2019 (Presentation Giudelines)
      • BEM 2019 (Register)
      • BEM 2019 (Sponsors)
      • BEM 2019 (Exhibitors)
      • BEM 2019 (Activity Packs)
    • BEM 2018 >
      • BEM 2018 Merchendise
      • Pre-Meeting Events
      • Abstract Instructions
      • BEM 2018-Add Abstract
      • BEM 2018-Program
      • BEM 2018 Presentation Guidelines
      • BEM 2018-Visiting CRP
      • BEM 2019 Student Award Winners
    • BEM 2017 >
      • Meeting schedule
      • Important deadlines
      • Scientific program >
        • Invited speaker
        • Special Sessions
        • Abstract instructions
        • Abstract submission
        • Instructions to presenters
        • Instructions to moderators
      • Events >
        • Science communication workshop
        • Field trips
        • Receptions and socials
        • Meeting banquet
        • Beneath the Waves Film Festival
        • Student networking
      • Registration
      • Visitor information >
        • Meeting map
        • Accommodation
      • Sponsors and exhibitors
      • Greening the meeting
    • BEM 2016 >
      • BEM 2016 News >
        • BEM 2016 Newsletter Subscription
      • Accommodations
      • Schedule & Program
      • Abstract Submission
      • Information for Presenters
      • Information for Moderators
      • Friday Free Afternoon
      • Registration >
        • Registration Form
      • Sponsors & Exhibitors
      • Activities & Links >
        • Orientation Map
        • Climate & Packing
        • Travel
        • Activities
        • Dining
        • Film Festival