The orga-nization will actively promote and lobby on behalf of coastal issues and research funding. Improving our understanding of these sciences and their interactions is key to responsible management of our coastal areas. Improved understanding of these ecosystems is essential to our responsible stewardship of Canada's coastal areas. The Association is supported through its membership. Members receive voting privileges to voice their opinion in how the Association should be run and what initiatives should be undertaken.
Members also receive reduced conference fees.
Corporate memberships provide corporations with a voice in the Association and allow up to 5 designated members within the corporation the benefits of the newsletter and reduced conference fees. Sustaining memberships allow government agencies to support the Association and provide membership benefits for up to 10 designated members.