News - Sustainable Fisheries and Aquaculture

Master Oyster Gardening Program kicks off next month

Registration for the Master Oyster Gardening Program is open. Participation in this program is open to individuals, with or without waterfront property access, who reside in either Mississippi or Alabama.

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By: By Conrad Horst / Published: Mar 15, 2024

Crevalle jacks command R-E-S-P-E-C-T

What’s the first phrase that comes to mind when you hear someone talking about catching a crevalle jack (a.k.a. jack crevalle, crevalla or just plain ol’ jack)? If you’re from the northern Gulf of Mexico, chances are you’ve heard the...

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By: Marcus Drymon / Published: Feb 29, 2024

Program trains future oyster aquaculture workforce

The Commercial Oyster Aquaculture Sector Training (COAST) Program in Mississippi and Alabama is a workforce development initiative to recruit workers to the oyster aquaculture industry and provide them with training to meet industry demand. First, a...

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By: Rusty Grice / Published: Dec 15, 2023