Mississippi-Alabama Sea Grant Consortium MASGC
Coastal marsh and dune systems provide communities with important ecological and economic benefits. Native marsh and dune habitats increase biodiversity, improve local water quality and enhance aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems. Economically,...
Read MoreDepredation, the partial or complete removal of a captured fish by a non-target species, is one of the most pressing issues facing Gulf of Mexico fishermen of all sectors – recreational, commercial and charter-for-hire.
Read MoreWhile the Gulf of Mexico is home to a diverse assemblage of coastal sharks, the great hammerhead is perhaps the most iconic. Growing a maximum of sixteen feet long, this species is long-lived and is distinguishable by its large, sickle-shaped dorsal...
Read MoreBy now you may have heard of living shorelines. If not, they are an alternative to shoreline hardening (i.e., bulkheads) that use natural elements, like native marsh grasses, to prevent shoreline erosion.
Read MoreIn 1970, millions of people across the nation showed their deep concern over the pollution and negligence taking place toward our environment. This unity forced the issue of environmental conservation into political action with the purpose to bring...
Read MoreCoastal restoration strategies are a hot topic along the northern Gulf of Mexico, where environmental changes like sea-level rise, erosion, flooding and increased storm events could lead to loss of both residential and commercial properties.
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