Mississippi State University-Coastal Research and Extension Center

The central CREC office is located at its new office complex in Biloxi, Mississippi. Currently, this facility accommodates the Head of the CREC, scientists and specialists and professional and support staff. The research program of the CREC can currently be subdivided into six general topic areas that reflect the unique research and extension needs of the area served by the center. These are:
Coastal and Offshore Aquaculture Coastal Environment Commercial Fisheries	Ornamental Horticulture and Vegetables Natural Resource Economics Seafood Processing and Safety

Complementing a research program focusing on the above issues, the CREC maintains an on-going informal educational program in a wide variety of areas all of which directly affect the quality of life of citizens of South Mississippi. In addition to the educational programs generally undertaken by extension service agents dealing with general agriculture, and youth development and 4-H, the CREC has programs in the following areas:
Economic Development and Public Policy Environmental Education Fishery Development	Environmental Awareness Recreational Industry Development Seafood Processing and Safety


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