Weird Wonders of the Gulf of Mexico
…that are over 2,000 years old. And because they have growth rings just like trees, black corals may allow scientists to peek into the past. Oct. 28: Venomous spines aren’t…
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Public-private partnership makes positive impact on Gulf of Mexico
…of its Gulf Star Program. The projects are: Regional data sharing for coastal management (Gulf wide) Environmental stewardship with students (Texas, Louisiana, Alabama) Youth ambassador program (Gulf wide) Coastal resource…
Public-private partnership makes positive impact on coastal ecosystems and economies
…Water bottle refill stations in local schools (southeast LA) Coastal bird stewardship and outreach (Louisiana coast) Marine debris education program (Tampa, Florida) Economic benefits of eco-tourism (Mississippi coast) The Gulf…
Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill
On April 20, 2010, the Deepwater Horizon incident began the largest marine oil spill in history. The incident claimed 11 lives and oil spilled for three months before the well…
GOMA responds to Hurricane Ida with recovery assistance mini-grants
…marshes, improve impaired waterways, and more. We are in touch with our partners in south Louisiana and have a growing list of immediate needs. We will fund as many projects…
Upcoming Gulf of Mexico Conference (GoMCon) to bring together coastal scientists and managers from across the Gulf
…have stepped up to help make this event a success: the Gulf of Mexico Research Initiative; Harte Research Institute for Gulf of Mexico Studies; National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and…
GOMA Recognized in EPA Gulf Guardian Awards
…Wyatt (EPA Gulf of Mexico Division), Melissa Daigle (Louisiana Sea Grant), Carrie Stevenson (University of Florida IFAS Extension), Marian Hanisko (NOAA), Christina Mohrman (Gulf of Mexico Alliance), Stephen Deal (Mississippi-Alabama…
Building resilience for Port Sulphur, LA
GOMA’s Coastal Community Resilience Team, in partnership with Louisiana Sea Grant, recently facilitated a Coastal Community Resilience Index workshop with Port Sulphur, Louisiana. Using this guided self-assessment, community leaders discussed…
Every bottle counts
Sixteen water bottle refill stations will be placed in south Louisiana schools this fall and early next year in an effort to reduce single-use plastics while teaching students about the…
Gulf Star programs impacting youth in NOLA 100s
…company would like to invest in schools and student stewardship through Gulf Star, contact Becky Ginn or visit GulfofMexicoAlliance.org. – Christina Mohrman, Gulf of Mexico Alliance Link to article: https://theneworleans100.com/business/business-news/2022/11/04/gulf-star-program-impacts-louisiana-students/18038…