Resource of the Month:

"Open Access"

October is Open Access Month. During the month University Libraries is offering three presentations that highlight the benefits of open access. A description of each presentation and registration are linked here:

Welcome New Employees at GCRL!

Say hello and welcome to the new people hired at GCRL since our last newsletter:

Hector Rios Alonso - TCMAC Aquaculture Technician I

Tanner Goff - GCRL Boat Operations

Elizabeth Hall - Sea Grant Administrative & Communication Assistant

Jessica Jones - Custodian

Aubrey Morrow - Physical Plant Maintenance Mechanic II

Tiffany Weidner - CFRD Sr. Research Associate

As part of GCRL’s 75^th anniversary celebrations, we will be inviting the community to campus to learn about GCRL’s research and educational opportunities. This is your chance to showcase your work to friends, family, neighbors, and others from Ocean Springs and the area.

Annual Fisheries Forum

2023 Annual Mississippi Coastal Cleanup 

Registration for the Annual Mississippi Coastal Cleanup event is OPEN!!  

The 2023 Annual Mississippi Coastal Cleanup event is scheduled for Saturday, October 21st from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. at multiple locations across the Mississippi Gulf Coast. With 11 cleanup sites to choose from, volunteers will spend the morning removing trash from our beloved beaches while also recording amazing data on what is collected.

Participants will receive an event t-shirt and enter a raffle for a chance to win a kayak, Yeti cooler, and other prizes. 

Click the button below to check out event details, view the site location map, and register!

Registration closes on Tuesday, October 17th, 2023 for planning and preparation.

More Save the Dates

September

• 2023 Coastal USM Symposium September 25-25 at Gulf Park (must apply attend by September 1)

• Butterflies in the Pass Monarch Festival (War Memorial Park, Pass Christian) September 30 (10 am -1 pm)

• GCRL Science Café Larry Tucei talks about a documenting heritage Live Oak project, September 26, 6 pm to 7 pm Caylor 104

October

• Cruisin’ the Coast, Oct 1 – 8

• USM Graduate School Three Minute Thesis Registration Deadline: Friday, October 13, at 5 pm, Presentation Submission Deadline: October 27



• GCRL 75^th Anniversary community event, October 14

• GCRL Pop-Up Science Café CRFD Highlights October 17

• Mississippi Coastal Clean Up October 21 (GCRL teams meet at East Beach, OS)

• GCRL Science Café Focus on GCRL History October 31

Upcoming COA Seminar Series

22-Sep

Dr. Melissa Baustian, USGS

The Role of Benthic Habitats in Supporting Trophic Dynamics in Coastal Ecosystems: Existing Research and Future Directions

29-Sep

Dr. Zachary Olsen, TX Fish and Wildlife

Gafftopsail and Hardhead Catfish in Texas Estuaries—Generalist Predators and the Changing Landscape of Fisheries Management

10-Nov

Sandra Correa, MSU

Title TBA

Thomas Mohrman of The Nature Conservancy shared a talk on the Nature Conservancy Mississippi Coastal Program on September 15th. This Program is part of the global environmental organization and locally strives to conserve Mississippi's lands, waters, and wildlife. Mohrman highlighted one local program in particular, The Save our Shells (SOS) Oyster Shell Recycling Program which promotes collecting oyster shells from restaurants to repurpose for restoration. This restoration program is to help restore oyster reefs and increase community resiliency.

Volunteer opportunities will soon be available.

"Eating an oyster is an act of conservation."

saveourshells@tnc.org

GCRL Science Café

Tuesday, September 26th - 6:00 - 7:00 pm 

Hybrid - in-person and via Zoom

Caylor 104

(703 East Beach Drive, aka “Halstead” campus)

Documenting Our Heritage Live Oaks and Longleaf Pines



Larry Tucei

Urban and Community Forestry Advisor

Mr. Tucei began documenting live oaks on the Mississippi Gulf Coast in 2006 and expanded his work to most of the southeastern United States. He has the most extensive and comprehensive catalog of live oak trees in the world. Trees are his passion and now retired, he has the time to spend doing what he loves. Mr. Tucei is certified by the Native Tree Society and is a part of the Mississippi Champion tree and National Champion Trees Programs.

Mr. Tucei tells his story of becoming an urban and community forestry advisor, his passion for our heritage trees, and his work documenting these majestic life forms.

Link to join webinar

https://usm-edu.zoom.us/j/81999011694

"Like" the GCRL Science Cafe Facebook page for more information about upcoming Science Cafe events.

If you missed any of our Zoom GCRL Science Cafes or prefer to attend the event via Facebook Live, visit our Marine Education Center’s (MEC) Facebook page at the link below.

Gulf Coast Research Laboratory

703 East Beach Drive

Ocean Springs, MS 39564

Joyce Shaw, Head Librarian - 228-872-4213