GOMCON Media Resources
…need help setting up an interview with a subject matter expert, please contact our communication manager Amanda Nalley at or 850-345-7597. Looking for social content? Visit our Flickr channel….
Read more
Plan your #GOMCON experience in advance
…living shoreline Tuesday during lunch) Thursday Gulf of Mexico Alliance Team meetings: Coastal Community Resilience Data and Monitoring Education and Engagement Habitat Resources Water Resources Wildlife and Fisheries Both the…
Media release: The Gulf of Mexico Conference (#GOMCON): Working together for a sustainable Gulf
…Tampa Convention Center, include: Two general sessions focused on coastal resilience and communicating the impacts of weather with speakers including Tampa Mayor, Jane Castor; Florida’s Chief Resilience Officer, Wes Brooks;…
Nature-based tourism project explores environment/economy connections
We recently completed a project with Mississippi State University Extension to understand how coastal Mississippi nature-based tourism businesses impact the economy. What did we learn? 149 businesses generated $186 million…
Education and Engagement Team mid-year meeting July 8th
…on Team priorities. Pre-registration is required: https://tinyurl.com/394a8jh2 Potential new projects must meet EE Team actions in Governors’ Action Plan IV and must be submitted by June 14. Contact Alma Robichaux…
Ocean Guardian School students make videos to showcase their projects
…Engagement team as well for their support on this project. We are working to help more schools complete NOAA’s Ocean Guardian School program so be sure to follow along as…
Get ready for hurricane season with the new “Coastal Homeowner’s Handbook” app
…compiled by leading organizations in preparedness and recovery and is customized for each of the five Gulf states. The app can be downloaded in the App Store or Google Play…
Gulf Star project connects Louisiana residents with resources for storm season
We recently supported a workshop for community members in Port Sulphur, Louisiana, connecting them with preparedness agencies and resources ahead of storm season. Our project partners at the Institute for…
Mark your calendars for our upcoming Team mid-year meetings
…Monitoring Team Oct. 24 & Nov. 21: Wildlife and Fisheries Team Oct. 28-30: Coastal Community Resilience Team (in-person/Biloxi, MS) Oct. 29-30: Marine Debris Cross-Team Nov. 6 & Nov. 12: Habitat…
Hypoxia zone east of the Mississippi River is 2,455 square miles
…Knowing when and where coastal dead zones occur helps coastal policymakers, commercial and recreational fishers, and tourism officials prep for impacts and plan for the future. This project is supported…