NEWS & EVENTS
Gulf – Caribbean RCRV Receives a Name
A Gulf Coast civil rights icon is being honored as the namesake of a new, $100 million National Science Foundation (NSF) oceanographic research ship, to be operated by the Gulf – Caribbean Oceanographic Consortium (GCOC), led by the Louisiana Universities Marine Consortium (LUMCON) and the University of Southern Mississippi (USM).
Blue Works
Blue Works at the Houma Maritime Campus will be LUMCON's new collaborative technology space of innovation boldly exclaiming a positive message of exploration and discovery. Visit our Blue Works webpage for information about this exciting expansion of LUMCON programs. This expansion of LUMCON will better fulfill our mission to connect people, enrich education, and transform science.
CONNECT
LUMCON builds and expands collaborations among marine scientists across Louisiana by removing barriers and providing tools that bolster scientific investigation. We promote scientific synthesis of information, concepts, and knowledge while supporting research and education across disciplinary, institutional, geographic, and demographic boundaries.
ENRICH
LUMCON uses education and outreach to enable the next generation of marine scientists and ocean-literate citizens. We enhance Louisiana Universities’ marine science curricula with skill- and place-based courses at the DeFelice Marine Center and by coordinating collaborative marine science courses across the Consortium. We are dedicated to strengthening and expanding opportunities for underserved and underrepresented students in marine science.
TRANSFORM
Through both the DeFelice Marine Center faculty and other Consortium researchers, LUMCON is building a thriving intellectual community that contributes directly to science and conservation. In service to this community, we provide oceanographic assets, research vessels, and marine facilities, including housing, laboratories, unique experimental systems, a marine science library, and support staff. In addition, we contribute to science from marsh to blue water in unique ways while serving as a resource for environmental monitoring and long-term datasets for the region.
SUSTAIN
Across our Enrich, Connect, and Transform missions we conduct important work for our community, the state of Louisiana, and the world. To be successful, we rely on dedicated partners to help us deliver innovative research and education opportunities. By fostering philanthropic relationships, we can build lasting support and collaborations to support LUMCON’s mission.