Paul tours Gulf Coast Research Lab. Check out our three video series touring their facility. See their Speckled Sea trout and Triple Tail systems and their broodstock and breeding tanks. Special thanks to the University of Mississippi and Gulf Coast Research Lab for allowing us this in depth, behind the scenes tour.

These guys have an incredible water recycling system for their saltwater. Because they are inland, saltwater conservation is important to save money. They have numerous filtration systems and even a small wetland filter. AST is proud to be part of their systems for saltwater conservation by reducing their water loss from backwash.

GCRL’s focus on mariculture tests marine species for aquaculture, figuring out captive breeding and commercial viability. They also work on marine stock enhancement, to the delight of recreational sports fishermen.

Check out what is going on at Gulf coast research lab here: https://gcrl.usm.edu/news/QUICKFIX.whats.happening.gcrl.php

Research: https://gcrl.usm.edu/research/new.research.php