The Grand Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve (NERR) was established in 1999, with a mission “to practice and promote informed stewardship of the Grand Bay NERR and Mississippi coastal resources through innovative research, education and training.” The Grand Bay NERR is managed by the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources (MDMR) as part of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Office for Coastal Management. The Grand Bay NERR is part of the National Estuarine Research Reserve System, which includes 29 sites protected by the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 for research and outreach. The program aims to better understand estuaries and then directly disseminate the information to the community for improved management of coastal habitats.
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