Mississippi-Alabama Sea Grant Consortium MASGC
Oysters play a valuable role in the coastal ecosystem. They provide valuable habitat to over 300 species, help to filter the water resulting in cleaner and clearer water, and help to prevent coastal erosion.
Read MoreThe Northern Gulf of Mexico Sentinel Site Cooperative was recently honored with the Climate Adaptation Leadership Award for Natural Resources in the “broad partnerships” category. The award recognizes exemplary leadership in the field of climate...
Read MoreThere is no denying we have had one of the most active hurricane seasons on record in 2020. So far, we have seen 26 tropical or subtropical cyclones, 25 named storms, 9 hurricanes and 3 major hurricanes. As Hurricane Delta bears down on the Gulf, it...
Read MoreIn addition to altering our normal routines, this pandemic has also created yet another hurdle in the battle with plastic pollution. Some areas have done away with plastic bag bans, and the demand for single-use, disposable products across the...
Read MoreWith a busy storm season underway and Hurricane Sally leaving its mark on coastal Alabama and the Pensacola area (and forcing farmers in Mississippi to prepare for a storm), the oyster farming community has had its hands full. It’s a reminder to...
Read MoreWith all of the polarizing topics in the world today, it’s nice to know that the vast majority at least agree on something: littering and improper trash management is an issue! Trash in places that it isn’t supposed to be is a common sight these...
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