more... > Parishes > Orleans > Fisheries/Coastal Issues > Coastal Plants Program Vital To Saving Coast [Image: Coastal Plants] (TV News, 1/14/08) Coastal plants are one weapon in the war against coastal erosion. A team of researchers with the LSU AgCenter is breeding grasses that are helping to rebuild disappearing marshlands. (Runtime 1 minute, 59 seconds) Protect Your Boat During Hurricane Season You need to take some precautions during hurricane season if you have a boat moored, docked or stored in a recreational harbor along the Gulf Coast, an LSU AgCenter expert says. Lagniappe Fisheries Newsletter [Image: Lagniappe Newsletter ] A monthly fisheries newsletter from the LSU AgCenter and Louisiana Sea Grant. Management of Recreational and Farm Ponds in Louisiana [Image: Cover image] A farm pond or recreational pond can serve many purposes. This publication reviews planning considerations and management recommendations relating to a number of potential uses for small ponds in Louisiana.  more articles... Functions and Values of Wetlands in Louisiana [Image: Image of document] Louisiana accounts for 80 percent of the nation's coastal wetland loss. Simply put, a large proportion of Louisiana acreage is wetland. Much of the state's economy depends upon wetlands. Find information on causes of wetland loss, definitions of wetlands and wetland functions and values. Louisiana Seafood Industry Down, But Not Out Louisiana seafood products making their way to the market now are safe – despite disruptions and losses the industry suffered as the result of Hurricane Katrina, according to experts at the LSU AgCenter. Louisiana Wildlife News [Image: Wildlife News] Louisiana Wildlife News is a bi-monthly publication intended to serve as an outlet for wildlife issues relevant to Louisiana and the Southeast. In addition to current news events, profiles on specific plant, wildlife and nuisance wildlife species are included in each issue.