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Fear of the unknown leads to anxiety in many communities

​What do the COVID-19 pandemic and the use of dispersants during oil spills have in common? In a word: anxiety. In a few more: fear, concern, distrust, and a perceived lack of transparency. During the global pandemic, many coastal residents have...

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By: Missy Partyka / Published: Aug 13, 2020

Sea Grant seeks input on most important coastal issues

The Mississippi-Alabama Sea Grant Consortium (MASGC) is asking stakeholders and partners to take about 15 minutes to share where they think Mississippi-Alabama Sea Grant should focus its resources over the next five years.

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By: LaDon Swann / Published: Jul 31, 2020

Check out these online events and other resources

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, our outreach team has been busy organizing and presenting workshops and training sessions online. Here are some of the upcoming webinars and events that Mississippi-Alabama Sea Grant is involved in.

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By: Melissa Schneider / Published: Jul 27, 2020