Mississippi-Alabama Sea Grant

08/31/2026

The call for abstracts for Bays and Bayous 2027 has been extended to September 18th, 2026!

To view the topical tracks and to submit an abstract, visit the link below or in our bio.
https://bbs27.baysandbayous.com/abstracts

08/31/2026

ABSTRACTS EXTENSION
The deadline for Bays and Bayous abstract submissions has been extended to Sept. 18.

08/27/2026

Don't forget abstracts are due Aug. 31. (That's Monday!)

Our call for abstracts is open! This year, there will be seven topical tracks. Today, we are highlighting "Sustaining Our Waters: Innovation and Action for Northern Gulf Watersheds".

This track encourages the submission of abstracts that highlight efforts to translate complex data into accessible insights and disseminate research findings to diverse audiences.

To learn more about each track and to submit an abstract, visit the link below!

https://bbs27.baysandbayous.com/abstracts

08/25/2026

Preparing the next generation of aquaculture leaders! 🐟 🦪 🌊

In our latest Team Blog, National Sea Grant Aquaculture Liaison LaDon Swann shares how the National Sea Grant College Program Aquaculture Leadership Academy combines hands-on technical training, leadership development and professional networking for early-career aquaculture professionals.

The program is now taking applications through Minnesota Sea Grant.



https://bit.ly/4hOTHOr

08/24/2026

The Integrated Multi-Trophic Aquaculture project at Dauphin Island Sea Lab is looking for an experienced field technician to support ongoing offshore aquaculture research and demonstration activities in Alabama waters. Details: https://www.disl.edu/about/employment/imta-field-tech/

08/19/2026

08/18/2026

In our latest Team Blog, Tracy Jay, Environmental Studies Center director, looks back at the first "Buzzin’ About Nature” festival. 🐝🌼

The day was filled with beekeeping classes, local honey, family activities and lessons about the important roles pollinators play in ecosystems and food production. 🍎 🍯

Read the blog: https://masgc.org/article/environmental-studies-center-is-buzzin-about-nature

08/14/2026

🐟 🦐 🦀 🦪 How much does Mississippi’s seafood industry contribute to the state economy?

In the latest Mississippi MarketMaker newsletter, our Ben Posadas (Horticulture & Marine Economics) of Mississippi State University Extension Service examines the industry’s 2023 economic contributions by major species and sector. The industry contributed $228.9 million in sales, supported 3,513 jobs and generated $89.1 million in personal income.



🔗 Read the newsletter: https://bit.ly/4iaGXSc

08/14/2026

🐟 🦐 🦀 🦪 How much does Mississippi’s seafood industry contribute to the state economy?

In the latest Mississippi MarketMaker newsletter, our Ben Posadas (Horticulture & Marine Economics) of Mississippi State University Extension Service examines the industry’s 2023 economic contributions by major species and sector. The industry contributed $228.9 million in sales, supported 3,513 jobs and generated $89.1 million in personal income.



🔗 Read the newsletter: https://bit.ly/4iaGXSc

08/13/2026

Here's to a job well done! Congrats to Texas Sea Grant, Louisiana Sea Grant, Mississippi-Alabama Sea Grant, Florida Sea Grant, UGA Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant, S.C. Sea Grant Consortium and North Carolina Sea Grant on their successful National Sea Grant College Program-funded Southeast reef fish extension efforts!