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What does the Gulf mean to you? Help shape the story we tell
We need your input! The Gulf Literacy Project are asking Gulf of America educators, Gulf scientists, Gulf residents and people who care about the...
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New Sea Tech Camp focuses on science technology
This summer, we’re launching something new at The University of Southern Mississippi Gulf Coast Research Lab’s Marine Education Center (MEC), and I...
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Real-life experiences with watershed pollution
Pine Lake is an 18-acre body of water located on the Mobile County Public Schools Environmental Studies Center (ESC) campus in Mobile, Alabama.
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Recharge your teaching: Outdoor professional development that feels like a vacation
Summer is our favorite time of year at the Marine Education Center. While students are casting lines at Angler Camp or dressing up for Superheroes...
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Education centers inspire wonder and wildlife education
The Mobile County Public Schools Environmental Studies Center recently held its spring Open House event. Soon after, we joined the Discovery Hall...
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Librarians, leaders invited to learn to teach Weather Wise training
VORTEX-SE Outreach and Engagement is hosting our Weather Wise Train-the-Trainer Workshop at Jackson State University in Jackson, Mississippi. This...
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A day in the life of a marine educator — with gratitude and thanks
Recently a parent chaperone asked me, “Do you do this every day?!” My “yes” response left him shocked.
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Future scientists accept the ocean science challenge
This month, the Southern Miss Marine Education Center (MEC) was the epic hub of ocean science excitement as it hosted the 2025 Central Gulf Coast...
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From birds to watersheds: Environmental Studies Center programming is an experience
Here at the Environmental Studies Center (ESC), part of the Mobile County, Alabama, Public School System Mississippi-Alabama Sea Grant helps...
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