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Since 1985, ³Ô¹ÏÍ·Ìõ – Gulf Coast Research Laboratory (GCRL) has played a vital role through water quality testing to maintain public safety in purchasing and consuming shellfish products from ³Ô¹ÏÍ·Ìõ waters. This role includes performing tests necessary to comply with federal regulations designed to protect public health. GCRL is the only conforming US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) shellfish-testing lab in ³Ô¹ÏÍ·Ìõ. 

shellfish sanitationWe partner with the Thad Cochran Marine Aquaculture Center for bacteriological studies in oyster/algae aquaculture systems. These studies help establish and grow the shellfish aquaculture industry in ³Ô¹ÏÍ·Ìõ. 

GCRL offers the same testing to the private sector and our scientific colleagues. 

For more information about the type, cost, or schedule requirements for submitting samples, please contact:

Reginald Blaylock, Ph.D.

Director, Thad Cochran Marine Aquaculture Center 
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228.818.8003

General Testing

Shellfish Industry Testing Required for FDA Regulations

Procedure for Sampling

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GCRL - Halstead
703 East Beach Drive
Ocean Springs, MS 39564

GCRL - Cedar Point
300 Laurel Oak Drive
Ocean Springs, MS 39564

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703 East Beach Drive
Ocean Springs, MS 39564

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228.872.4200

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