The 13th Biennial Atlantic Salmon Ecosystem Forum was held in Bangor, Maine, January 13 and 14, 2026. The event attracted 165 in-person and 50 remote participants.
The forum brought together students, scientists, managers, conservationists, restoration professionals, members from tribal, state and federal governments, non-governmental organizations, and others to discuss ways to improve the understanding of ecosystem processes that impact riverine, estuarine, and marine habitats. The event was co-sponsored by NOAA Fisheries.
The Atlantic Salmon Ecosystems Forum (ASEF) began in 2002 as the biennial “Maine Atlantic Salmon Technical Advisory Committee Research Forum.”
The primary focus of the forum has been Atlantic salmon recovery. In recent years, the meeting has expanded to include the full suite of native diadromous (sea-run) species in line with a multi-species approach to Atlantic salmon recovery.
For future events, organizers plan to attract audiences interested in engaging in meaningful discussions pertaining to the past, present, and future of diadromous species science, management, conservation, and restoration.
sources: NOAA Fisheries, atlanticsalmonforum.org
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