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Fisheries team puts the shark in Shark Week
This week, I had the chance to attend an outreach event. Its been a while since Ive been to one, and they really the most enjoyable part of my job...
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Free online course offered for potential oyster farmers
This online course is developed for beginning oyster growers and those interested in learning about the prospects of off-bottom oyster culture in...
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Mississippi Supreme Court: Shipping oysters after off-loading them is not seafood processing
The Mississippi Supreme Court reversed the Hancock County Board of Supervisors decision which denied Prestige Oysters application to use its...
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New course to cover fisheries management and everything fish!
For as long as I can remember, I've loved fish. Do you feel the same? Are you interested in learning more about the fishes and fisheries of the...
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We're tracking Great Hammerheads, providing data
The Great Hammerhead is one of the worlds most iconic fish species. It is the largest of all hammerhead sharks (capable of growing to almost 20...
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Program helps servers, shuckers learn unique characteristics of oyster varieties
With the growth of oyster farming along the coast of the Gulf, oyster lovers are coming across more and more opportunities to enjoy the different...
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Citizen science is science for everyone
I have an azalea in my backyard I have let go wild. The birds love it even if the landscaper does not. At peak bloom, the color from the hundreds...
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Crevalle Jack: Trash fish or treasure?
Ever heard the phrase, one mans trash is another mans treasure? Believe it or not, this expression actually applies to several species of fish. One...
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Nationwide mariculture permits: What you need to know
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has announced new nationwide permits for mariculture. While the Corps has been permitting shellfish aquaculture...
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