Author Archives: Nadine Slimak

Members Meeting Postponed

GCOOS Fall Members Meeting Postponed As Tropical Storm Ian moves into the Gulf of Mexico and is forecast to become a major hurricane before making [...]

Please Take Our Stakeholder Survey

One of our goals at GCOOS is to have a fully developed ocean observing system for the Gulf of Mexico. Our build-out plan is the [...]

New Red Tide Study Suggests Neurological Impacts

New GCOOS-Roskamp Institute Study Suggests Some People are Susceptible to Neurological Effects of Airborne Red Tide Toxins Study also replicates findings of increased reporting of [...]

Hurricanes, Gliders and the Loop Current

Each year, underwater glider pilots in the Gulf of Mexico work together to deploy gliders to gather information needed to inform meteorological models and storm [...]

2022 Gulf ‘Dead Zone’

Louisiana State University’s Department of Oceanography and Coastal Services has released their annual “dead zone” prediction: It is expected to be the 20th largest since [...]

Red Tide Poster Now Available

Keeping the public safe during red tide events is at the heart of GCOOS Harmful Algal Bloom activities. When it comes to knowing when and [...]

New Oyster Mariculture Site

Texas Sea Grant has developed a new website dedicated to oyster mariculture (or farming). This new online resource provides information for oyster farmers and oyster enthusiasts alike to learn more about this emerging industry.

The website houses a breadth of oyster information, including a step-by-step guide to the permitting process in Texas, aimed at helping farmers successfully launch their businesses. The site also contains up-to-date information about gear types and techniques, biosecurity, risk management, and more. Additionally, viewers can find accurate information on the nutritional and environmental benefits of oysters, oyster recipes, and the truth behind commonly believed oyster myths.

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Science Diplomacy

Using Shared Science to Protect Common Resources and Bridge Diplomatic Divides Marine species don’t recognize international borders or exclusive economic zones — and a new [...]

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