The Mississippi Sound is home to the most critically endangered sea turtle in the world, the Kemp’s ridley, along with other endangered or threatened sea turtle species. The Sound is also home to the nation’s largest bay, sound, and estuarine population of common bottlenose dolphins and serves as a nursery ground for newborn dolphin calves in the spring and summer months while providing vital foraging for dolphins year-round.
Dr. Stephen Reichley leads this project, which is funded by the United States Department of Agriculture Foreign Agricultural Services and designed to bolster fish health in the Republic of Georgia.
Stephen Reichley serves as the associate director of the Global Center for Aquatic Health and Food Security and principal investigator on grants under GCAHFS.
Mark Lawrence serves as the director of the Global Center for Aquatic Health and Food Security and principal investigator on grants under GCAHFS. He provides leadership and direction for its programs, coordinates its activities, and serves as the primary liaison with partners and stakeholders.
Reducing poverty and improving nutrition, food security, and livelihoods in partner countries.