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The University of Southern Mississippi’s Gulf Coast Research Laboratory (GCRL) is one of the largest marine laboratories in the southeastern United States.

08/31/2026

🦉 GCRL Science Café: Owls, Eagles, and Other Neighbors 🦅

Join us tonight, August 31, at 6 p.m. for a special GCRL Science Café featuring Kenneth Groue, Nature Photographer!

📍 Location: GCRL Caylor Auditorium
💻 Webinar Number: 2489 222 2714
🔑 Password: MekXmf7vS33
🔗 Join the webinar:
https://usm.webex.com/usm/j.php?MTID=ma21fef56aaa9221a511e54aa872cc7a2

☕ Refreshments are provided courtesy of Gunter Library.

We hope to see you there!

08/28/2026

The USM Center for Fisheries Research and Development (CFRD) is proud to recognize volunteer angler Charles Sheldon of South Padre Island, Texas, for his outstanding contributions to the Cooperative Sport Fish Tag and Release Program.

Since 2008, Sheldon has tagged and released 390 Cobia through the CFRD-managed program, contributing to a total of 493 Cobia tagged and released throughout his fishing career. Of the fish he tagged through the program, 15 have been recaptured, providing valuable information about Cobia movements, growth, population structure and connectivity across the Gulf.

Read more: https://www.usm.edu/news/2026/releases/cobia-tagging-charles-sheldon.php

Thank you, Charles, and all of the anglers who continue to support fisheries research and conservation! 💙

Learn more about the Cooperative Sport Fish Tag and Release Program, request a free citizen scientist tag kit, or report a tagged fish recapture at usm.edu/tagandrelease.

08/27/2026

Welcome to a new semester at the Gulf Coast Research Laboratory! 🌊🎓

We’re excited to welcome both our returning students and those joining us for the very first time. Here’s to a semester filled with new experiences and unforgettable memories along the Gulf Coast.

Welcome back, and best of luck this semester! 💙🦀⚓

08/26/2026

🦉 GCRL Science Café: Owls, Eagles, and Other Neighbors 🦅

Join us next week on August 31 at 6 p.m. for a very special GCRL Science Café featuring Kenneth Groue, Nature Photographer, as he shares photographs and stories highlighting the birds and other wildlife he has captured in the Ocean Springs East Beach area.

💻 Webinar Number: 2489 222 2714
🔑 Webinar Password: MekXmf7vS33
🔗 Join the webinar: https://usm.webex.com/usm/j.php?MTID=ma21fef56aaa9221a511e54aa872cc7a2

☕ Refreshments are provided courtesy of Gunter Library.

08/25/2026

Thank you again, Willow Rhimyr, for sharing your unique blend of art and science, including a sneak peek at your new works, during a special reception at the USM Gulf Coast Research Lab's Marine Education Center.

Willow's collection of paintings inspired by the coastlines of Rhode Island showcases an engaging and interactive exhibit highlighting the environmental challenges facing our coastlines. The exhibit encouraged visitors to discover how these changes impact everything from microscopic organisms to the larger marine life that depends on healthy coastal ecosystems.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for an evening celebrating the connection between art, ocean science, and conservation!

08/24/2026

Marine Biology Isn’t Just a Classroom Subject!

At the School of Ocean Science and Engineering (SOSE) at Southern Miss, Marine Biology students get to take what they learn in the classroom and put it into action in the field. 🔬🦀

From collecting specimens and observing marine life to working with real-world data and exploring coastal environments, our students gain experience that you simply can’t get from a textbook.

Hands-on learning helps students:
🔹 Explore marine ecosystems up close
🔹 Learn field and laboratory techniques
🔹 Collect and analyze real scientific data
🔹 Work with marine organisms and coastal environments
🔹 Build teamwork and problem-solving skills
🔹 Gain experience that prepares them for careers in marine science

🌊 The Gulf Coast is our classroom—and there’s always something new to discover!

If you’re curious about marine life, love science, and want to learn by doing, Marine Biology at Southern Miss could be the perfect fit for you. 🐬💛🖤

👉 Learn more today: usm.edu/ocean

Photo Credit: Sara LeCroy

08/20/2026

Congratulations to our Hydrography Graduates 🎓🌊

Last Friday, we celebrated the accomplishments of 10 students at the Graduation (Recognition) Ceremony for the Category “A” Master of Science in Hydrographic Science and Category “B” Bachelor of Science in Marine Science (Hydrography) programs at The University of Southern Mississippi.

Eight students completed the M.S. in Hydrographic Science program, part of the Joint International Hydrographic Applied Science Program—a collaboration between the U.S. Navy, Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Command, and USM. This year’s graduates represented the U.S. Navy, Australian Royal Navy, and international partners, including students supported through the IHO-Republic of Korea Program of Technical Cooperation and faculty research grants.

Two additional students graduated from the B.S. in Marine Science (Hydrography) program.

Congratulations to all of our graduates on this incredible achievement! We are proud to celebrate their hard work and look forward to seeing the impact they make in the field of hydrography.

08/19/2026

🌿 Save the Date! 🌊

Join us at the Gulf Coast Research Laboratory for our big annual Open House on Saturday, September 26, 2026 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Come experience one of our favorite events of the year! Whether you’re curious about marine life, coastal research, or just looking for a fun and educational day by the water, there’s something for everyone.

We hope to see you there!

08/17/2026

Thank you Willow Rhimyr for sharing your unique blend of art and science during a special reception at the USM Gulf Coast Research Lab's Marine Education Center.

Willow's collection of paintings inspired by the coastlines of Rhode Island showcases an engaging and interactive exhibit highlighting the environmental challenges facing our coastlines. The exhibit encouraged visitors to discover how these changes impact everything from microscopic organisms to the larger marine life that depends on healthy coastal ecosystems.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for an evening celebrating the connection between art, ocean science, and conservation!

08/14/2026

Sea Tech Camp with the USM Gulf Coast Research Lab's Marine Education Center!

Campers helped collect and examine a variety of marine species, including squid and frogfish, while learning how scientists use trawls to study the incredible diversity of life in the Gulf Coast.

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