Outreach and Education

Center for Fisheries Research and Development

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The CFRD is committed to increasing public awareness and stewardship of our coastal resources. As such we annually participate in community and educational events to highlight the work we conduct and exhibit how this research can promote the sustainability of our ecosystem.

Fishing Events

billfish donation

Mississippi Gulf Coast Billfish Classic
Gorenflo's Cobia Tournament
CCA's Casting for Conservation

Outreach

shark week

Peter Anderson Festival
Pathways to Possibilities
Shark Week at the Mississippi Aquarium

Education

Shark Fest

shark fest

CFRD鈥檚 Shark Research Program has partnered with the Marine Education Center to develop Shark Fest. Come join us on the boat to aid on one of our shark research trips!

Shark Fest

Summer Field Program - Shark Biology

shark biology class

Are you an undergraduate or graduate student who is interested in sharks and rays? If so this class is for you. CFRD鈥檚 Jill Hendon teaches a 4 week, 6 credit, hands-on course during USM鈥檚 Summer Field Program. Shark Biology (COA 422/422L, 522/522L)

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