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Louisiana Sea Grant Recipient of Marine Debris Grants
April 21st, 2023 by mdufour
Louisiana Sea Grant (LSG) is the recipient of $595,000 in grants from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Sea Grant office to address the prevention and removal of marine debris. The two projects are: Consider Litter: Data-Driven, Community-Centered Marine Debris Prevention and Mitigation Federal funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) totals $295,748. Summary: […]
Liffmann Returns to Louisiana Sea Grant
April 12th, 2023 by mdufour
Michael Liffmann has returned to Louisiana Sea Grant (LSG) as a Sea Grant Scholar. Liffmann began his LSU career in 1984 as the first assistant director of the Ports and Waterways Institute. He then joined Louisiana Sea Grant (LSG) as assistant director in 1986. He worked in that position until 1995 when he was promoted […]
Hayes Joins Louisiana Sea Grant as Water Quality Specialist
March 23rd, 2023 by mdufour
Michael Hayes has joined Louisiana Sea Grant as the program’s water quality specialist and been appointed an assistant professor in the School of Plant, Environmental and Soil Sciences (SPESS) at Louisiana State University (LSU). Hayes’ Ph.D. research focused on wetland and river nutrient cycling. He spent the past three years of his professional career working […]
Third Round Alternative Oyster Culture Grant Recipients Announced
March 21st, 2023 by mdufour
The third round of Alternative Oyster Culture (AOC) grants, totaling $470,000, have been announced. Six grow-out farm grants were awarded to: Larry (Terrell) Boudin Kirk Daigle Hubern Ray Doxey, Jr Mervin B. Mallet Ryan Mallory Anthony Theriot Two additional AOC parks also received funding: Southern Belle AOC Park, located south of LA-1 between Port Fourchon […]
Louisiana Master Naturalist Program Marks 10 Years
March 21st, 2023 by mdufour
Initially established in 2012 in the New Orleans area, the past 10 years of the Louisiana Master Naturalist Association (LMNA) has seen it grown from one to seven chapters and more than 700 active members across the state. “Thousands of Louisianians have enhanced their environmental literacy, and their role as ‘citizen scientists’, through the cumulative […]
CSAP Projects for 2023 Announced
March 16th, 2023 by mdufour
The Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA) continues its commitment to the Coastal Science Assistantship Program (CSAP). This program supports Master of Science students in science or engineering research relevant to Louisiana coastal protection efforts. This collaboration offers the dual benefit of engaging students in CPRA activities while potentially recruiting qualified personnel for the […]
Future Fishing, Seafood Industry Leaders Sought
March 2nd, 2023 by mdufour
A one-year program to develop new leaders in the state’s fishing and seafood industry is being spearheaded by Louisiana Sea Grant. The application process for the Fisheries & Seafood Leadership Program (FSLP) opened this week (March 1). “This program is perfect for emerging leaders in the seafood industry,” said Julie Falgout, Louisiana Sea Grant seafood […]
Seafood Trail Highlights Ecotourism Opportunities
February 28th, 2023 by mdufour
Ecotourism is all about nature and community. During the COVID-19 pandemic quarantine, Louisiana Sea Grant and the LSU AgCenter brainstormed ideas to keep the local seafood economy afloat. It started with the “Stay for the Seafood” video campaign, highlighting the seafood and culture of three major areas in the state of Louisiana. From there, the […]