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Carol D. Franze, a leading environmental scientist who spent decades strengthening Louisiana’s coastal communities and fisheries, has announced her retirement. Franze served as a marine extension agent for Louisiana Sea Grant and the LSU AgCenter since 2008 in the state’s southeast region. Her work primarily focused on building ecological and economic resilience within St. Tammany […]

Iberia Parish native Guy “Micah” Patout is the new marine extension agent for Louisiana Sea Grant and the LSU AgCenter in St. Mary Parish. Patout earned a Bachelor of Science degree in environmental science from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette and has experience in wetland ecology, conservation and agriculture. Prior to joining LSU, he […]

The third cohort of Graduate Interjurisdictional Research Fellowship (GIRAF) projects have been announced. GIRAF is a joint effort of Louisiana Sea Grant and Louisiana Space Grant, along with the North Carolina Sea and Space Grant Programs. The transregional aspect of GIRAF is to promote a greater understanding of the issues researched and create professional development […]

The Seafood Processing Demonstration Lab in Jeanerette is redefining the potential of underutilized species through the creation of “fish hotdogs”. The technical process of crafting these fish hotdogs is rigorous. It begins with raw protein sourced from buffalo fish and catfish mince, often recovered from the boney species or processing byproducts using specialized deboning machines. […]

Louisiana’s coast is a dynamic ecosystem. From barrier island restoration projects to innovative oyster research, understanding efforts to preserve these systems is essential for preparing the next generation of environmental stewards. To deepen that understanding, a select group of South Louisiana educators participated in the Water Connects Us All Grand Isle Professional Learning Experience in […]

Louisiana Sea Grant, the LSU AgCenter and the Louisiana Oyster Taskforce will host a workshop for the commercial oyster industry on Wednesday, June 17. Registration is free but required for attendance. The registration deadline is June 5. The workshop will be at the LSU AgCenter Iberia Research Station, 603 LSU Bridge Road, Jeanerette, from 9 […]

This year the Louisiana Sea Grant College Program (LSG) is funding five Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP) projects. Established in 1992 to provide talented undergraduate students with hands-on research experience, LSG has funded more than 200 UROP projects. Each UROP student will gain first-hand knowledge regarding the whole research process from design, implementation, analysis to […]

One of the most time-consuming aspects in shrimp harvesting could be eased through mechanization, and a North Dakota company with ties to Louisiana’s commercial crawfish industry hopes to aid in that process. For more than 50 years, Kerian Machines Inc. has manufactured equipment for sorting fruits and vegetables. In the 1990s, they expanded with crawfish […]