Study sees shortage of marine scientists

The departments of commerce and education are forecasting a serious shortage of scientists trained to do the research required to rebuild fish stocks and restore marine species in the next decade. A new joint report to Congress estimates the nation will need between 180 and 340 new fishery stock assessment scientists in the next 10 years, but current institutions will produce only 160. (Source: Department of Commerce, Department of Education, 09/29/08)

GCRL hosts oceans celebration

OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. - The Gulf Coast Research Laboratory and its J.L. Scott Marine Education Center will celebrate the opening of its Ocean Today Kiosk with a free event Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. GCRL is one of five pilot sites debuting the kiosk, an interactive interpretive learning station featuring national ocean news and video from the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration. The address is 703 East Beach Drive, Ocean Springs, Miss. (Source: University of Southern Mississippi, 09/24/0)