News - Sustainable Fisheries and Aquaculture

US shark fisheries are sustainably managed

Thanks to decades of intentional, science-based management, the United States boasts some of the best managed and most sustainable shark fisheries in the world. To accomplish this, scientists must constantly update the life history parameters (i.e.,...

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By: Amanda Jargowsky / Published: Mar 21, 2024

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