Gulf Coast Research Laboratory
Shellfish Sanitation Laboratory Testing Services
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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.
We 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
reg.blaylockFREE³Ô¹ÏÍ·Ìõ
228.818.8003