Resources for the Public
These pages on the GCRL web site may be of particular interest to the public.
- 2012 Mississippi Marine Fisheries Workshop
Thursday, February 23, 2012, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. in GCRL's Caylor Auditorium. Open to the public, no charge. Features speakers, open forum discussion,
door prizes, refreshments. Topics include speckled trout monitoring, artificial reefs, shark research, aquaculture, and tarpon research. Details (pdf) - An Evening of Images,
Free Lecture by Photographer Tom Ulrich
Thursday, February 9, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. in GCRL's Caylor Auditorium
Featuring the natural wonders of Texas, hummingbirds of Ecuador, and scenic shots of Glacier National Park and the Grand Tetons. A digital photography workshop is also being held on February 10. Details (pdf file)
- 2012 Sea Camp
Sea Camp for 2012 will be the 25th consecutive year for the popular five-day marine science day camp for ages 6-13. Sessions will be held during June and July. Registration deadline is May 11. Details
- Shark Fest
Four Shark Fest sessions are already scheduled for 2012. All are held on Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. during June and July. We can also create a special session for your group. Details
- 2012 Summer Field Program
The 2012 Summer Field Program offers students an opportunity to earn college credit during three sessions from May through July. Classroom sessions take place on the Gulf Coast Research Laboratory's 50-acre waterfront site. Field work is done on the Gulf of Mexico, Mississippi's barrier islands, Mississippi Sound, and adjacent coastal waters. Details
- Coastal Sciences Camps, custom sessions to match your schedule
The Marine Education Center will arrange a learning experience for any group, from 4th grade to adult, who want a hands-on experience on the beach, in a boat, in the lab, or all three. Details here.
- Love the beach? Want to know more? Come and Explore a Seashore! The Gulf Coast Research Laboratory's Marine Education Center is proud to announce a new series of workshops that will allow adult participants to explore the rich diversity and dynamic landscape of the northern Gulf of Mexico coastline. Details.
- 2012 Tide Tables
Tide tables and lunar cycle information for 14 stations in Mississippi are available on the GCRL web site at www.usm.edu/gcrl/MStide. Links to tide tables for other Gulf Coast states are also provided.
Past Events
- Science Cafe, January 31, 2012
Join us for the first Science Cafe of the 2012 series. The topic is "Putting the Pieces Together: Autism," presented by Dr. Timothy E. Morse. Dr. Morse is Director of Training/PBS Specialist at the The University of Southern Mississippi's Gulf Coast Autism Project. The event takes place on Tuesday, January 31, 2012, from 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. in the GCRL Cafeteria. Flyer
Science Cafe details
- Science Cafe, November 29, 2011, Tuesday
Wynken, Blynken & Nod - The Science of Sleep Disorders, presented by Janice L. Miles, D. O. Details
- Spotted Seatrout Seminar, Thursday, November 17, 2011
GCRL scientists will be featured speakers in a free seminar on spotted seatrout (speckled trout) conducted by the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources (MDMR) and partners. The seminar takes place from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. in the first-floor meeting room of the Bolton Building at 1141 Bayview Ave. in Biloxi. Keynote Speaker, GCRL's Jim Franks will address “Habitat & Spawning for Spotted Seatrout.” Reg Blalock, also from GCRL, will speak on “Spotted Seatrout Culture." GCRL's Reed Hendon and DMR's Buck Buchanan will present "Spotted Seatrout Assessment and Management.” Details - Science Cafe, October 31, 2011, Monday- Come celebrate Halloween and learn about things that go bump in the night - Bats! Presented by Zachary Roth.
- Shark Fest for Adults, October 15, 2011 - October 16, 2011
GCRL's Shark Fest for adults will take place on September 30 and October 1, 2011. You can participate in an expedition aboard the research vessel Tom McIlwain to the barrier islands to fish for sharks with hand line and rod and reel. We will identify, weigh, measure, and tag sharks. The fee is $125 per person. Details here. - Fall 2011 Seminar Schedule, GCRL Department of Coastal Sciences
View schedule [pdf] Send email to Coastal_Sciences@usm.edu for more information. - Science Cafe, September 27, 2011 - You Are What You Eat: The Science of Obesity, Disease and Good Health
Doctors Tom and Judy Lytle, USM professors emeritus of chemistry
WLOX news coverage - Science Cafe, Tuesday, August 30, 2011 - Sea Monsters:
Myth and Mystery
Dr. Phillip Lee, Senior Research Scientist, GCRL
Downloadable flyer [pdf]
Learn about cephalopods, the legendary sea monsters of the deep — giant octopuses, glowing cuttlefish, and ink-squirting squid! Lively discussion will include their use in art, literature, food and science.
The Science Café offers those with minimal background in science, the chance to meet and discuss scientific issues in a relaxed social setting. Admission is free and open to the public. For more information visit www.sciencecafes.org, or contact Joyce Shaw at 228.872.4213 or joyce.shaw@usm.edu. - Shark Fest Scholarships
The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources (DMR) will be sponsoring selected individuals to participate in the Gulf Coast Research Laboratory’s marine education summer camp, Shark Fest 2011. The Marine Education Center is seeking qualified individuals who sincerely wish to learn about marine sciences and the environment. DMR will provide the cost of the camp. Details and an application form are here.
- Science Cafe, Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Dr. Jessie Kastler, GCRL Research Associate, will speak on "Japan...Haiti...Central USA. Earthquakes and the Great ShakeOut" The event takes place at Savannah's Coffee Shop at the USM Gulf Coast campus from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Details
- GCRL Earth Day Celebration, April 16, 2011
GCRL will celebrate Earth Day on April 16 with an event open to the public, featuring tours, exhibits, boat rides, kayaking, trawling, nature trails, arts & crafts, and more. Details are available here.
- Science Cafe, Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Dr. Jerry McLelland, GCRL Research Associate in Invertebrate Zoology, will speak on "Why Our Barrier Islands are Important." The event takes place at Savannah's Coffee Shop at the USM Gulf Coast campus from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Details
- Sea Camp 2011 Registration is Open
Registration for Sea Camp 2011 is open. For more information, call (228) 818-8833 or email marine.education@usm.edu. Registration forms are available here. Registration deadline is May 13. Press Release