It’s been over 11 years since the Deepwater Horizon (DWH) oil spill gripped the nation’s attention and the hearts of Gulf Coast residents. Falling on the heels of Hurricane Katrina, DWH was a painful reminder that disasters can, and often do,...
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As hurricane season ramps up, it is a good reminder of our vulnerable coast. It is also a test of our ability to have learned from the past and take action to implement mitigation measures that will help us be more resilient to these recurring...
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It’s that time of year! The third Saturday in September means Coastal Cleanup time in Alabama. In conjunction with the International Coastal Cleanup, this year the cleanup is Sept. 18 from 8 a.m. until noon.
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When I look back on my year with the Program for Local Adaptation to Climate Effects: Sea-Level Rise (PLACE: SLR), it’s amazing to see how much I’ve learned. As an incoming Science Policy Fellow with the National Academies Gulf Research Program,...
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Have you ever played Jenga or a version of Jenga related to ocean food webs like this great one from New Jersey Sea Grant ? Well, I have adapted a version to facilitate conversations about sea-level rise impacts!
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A valuable contributor to the state economy, life along Alabama’s working waterfront is a unique way of life steeped in rich tradition and history. The Mississippi-Alabama Sea Grant Consortium recognizes the importance of those places, as well as...
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