The purpose of this website is to serve Auburn University’s campus community (researchers, staff, students, etc.), affected Gulf States, government officials, policymakers, and the general public. The website is intended to provide historical data/graphs, pictures, brief summaries, links, and other helpful resources/sites.

We believe this website will provide credible and science-based information that will enhance our understanding of Alabama's marine resources. We hope that you will find
our site useful and navigable.
 

In the future, commercial and recreational fishing closures' updates, seafood safety, interviews, economic impact models, and results will be posted to this site. 

This website was created by:
Dr. Terry Hanson (Auburn University Department of Fisheries and Allied Aquacultures, Economist) and
Ms. Jeana Baker (Auburn University, Department of Fisheries and Allied Aquacultures, Economic Assessment Assistant).