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Economic contributions of the Mississippi-Alabama seafood industry
The seafood industry one of the major marine industries served by research and extension programming by the Mississippi-Alabama Sea Grant...
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Why you should slow down in no-wake zones
Waterfront property owners directly benefit from the establishment of no-wake zones in their area from decreased wave energy hitting their...
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Planning for economic sustainability
Recently, I attended a seminar that was presented by agents from the Alabama Cooperative Extension System called F.A.R.M Outlook 2017 which stands...
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Would you like to participate in the Community Resilience Index?
Many times, science professionals talk about the need for Gulf communities to be resilient to storms and other hazards. But what does it mean for a...
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What a northern Mississippi community can teach us about small town living here along the Coast
While community renewal is something that can be easily seen and experienced, it is not always something that can be objectively defined and...
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Tourism businesses assess disaster readiness
Does your business depend on tourists? If so, do you know how quickly you could get your business up and running if a disaster strikes during your...
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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers issues nationwide permit for living shorelines
On Jan. 6, 2017, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced revised and renewed nationwide permits (NWPs) necessary for work in streams, wetlands...
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The scale and consequences of plastic pollution
On the heels of the tons of trash collected at this years coastal cleanup events, I would like to discuss plastic pollution. This type of pollution...
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Working waterfronts: In their own words
We all know that a thriving working waterfront makes an important impact on our coastal economy. Its easy to get caught up in the numbers; dollars...
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