Center for Sportfish Science and Conservation

The Center for Sportfish Science and Conservation (CSSC) is the first research center in the western Gulf of Mexico dedicated to providing key science-based information that supports sustainable management of the multibillion-dollar recreational fishery that flourishes along the Gulf Coast.

Effective conservation and management of sportfish requires a robust scientific knowledge-base to be most effective. Thus, the mission of the CSSC is to advance knowledge of marine sportfish and promote conservation through science-based fisheries management.

The CSSC is as a hub for scientists interested in marine fisheries research focused on the many challenges that come with maintaining healthy sportfish populations, both inshore and offshore, to ensure the most informed decisions are made when managing and conserving our valuable fisheries and the marine environment they inhabit.