Science

Two months into hurricane season, transportation officials are once again fine-tuning evacuation plans. Technology is changing the landscape when it comes to getting coastal residents out of harm's way.

During the past year-and-a-half 1,000 dead sea turtles have washed ashore on the Gulf coast.  A potential lawsuit to protect turtles could mean stricter regulations for fisherman.

Stennis Space Center has played a pivotal role in America's space missions, and that role doesn't end with the landing of the shuttle Atlantis.

It’s been a more than a year since two unwelcome guests invaded the Mississippi Gulf Coast.  And still, oil and dispersant refuse to pack up their troubles and leave town. 

A year ago this week, the Deepwater Horizon well was capped and oil stopped gushing into the Gulf. But the long-term impact on marine animals is still unknown.  MPB’s Rhonda Miller reports the spike in sea turtles deaths has federal agencies and fisherman in a shouting match. 

Mississippi ranks as the world’s most attractive spot for oil and gas investment. Some environmental groups don’t think that’s an advantage.

Grand Gulf promises safety ahead of upcoming power boost.

Shrimp prices are down and the cost of fuel is up. MPB’s Rhonda Miller reports some Mississippi shrimpers are parking their boats. 

Kids living with the blood disorder sickle cell get a special weekend designed just for them

Grand Bay National Wildlife Refuge near Gautier wants to add 8,000 acres. MPB’s Rhonda Miller reports the expansion is to safeguard plants and animals and protect the coastline. 

Mosquitoes and other pests flourish in the hot, soggy Delta.

MPB's Jeffrey Hess reports that global climate change and the river levees could make future floods more frequent and worse.

Mississippi is expected to lose all of its oysters because of fresh water pouring down through the Bonnet Carre Spillway in Louisiana.

The flooding Mississippi River is the latest threat to Gulf seafood. MPB's Rhonda Miller reports the opening of a spillway to manage the flood could wash out hope for recovery from last year's oil spill.

Hurricane season begins June 1, but some schools on the Gulf Coast are still recovering from Katrina. MPB’s Rhonda Miller reports some of the damaged schools are getting money for projects that will teach students about the brighter side of Mother Nature.