Get outside and explore coastal waterways

After a cold winter, folks are looking for ways to get outside and enjoy nature. Something fun to consider is getting out to a local waterway for a paddle trip. A day spent paddling a kayak or canoe is a good way to relax and relieve stress, and...

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By: Phillip Hinesley / Published: Feb 25, 2021

Crevalle Jack: ‘Trash fish’ or treasure?

Ever heard the phrase, “one man’s trash is another man’s treasure”? Believe it or not, this expression actually applies to several species of fish. One such species is the strong-swimming, deep-bodied Crevalle Jack (Caranx hippos), a member...

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By: Amanda Jefferson / Published: Feb 19, 2021

Nationwide mariculture permits: What you need to know

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has announced new nationwide permits for mariculture. While the Corps has been permitting shellfish aquaculture for years, it has added two new nationwide permits (NWPs) for mariculture in federal waters, including...

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By: Kristina Alexander / Published: Feb 04, 2021

Sea Grant announces $4.7M for 12 U.S. aquaculture projects

Mississippi State University’s Ganesh Karunakaran, an assistant research professor of aquaculture, will lead a team of nearly a dozen university researchers from eight institutions in the project “Economic status and contribution of U.S....

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By: Melissa Schneider / Published: Jan 28, 2021