USM Coastal Operations

Gulf Park Rewind

The Southern Miss-led Gulf Blue innovation initiative is positioning the Mississippi Gulf Coast as a global leader in ocean and maritime technologies.

Our facilities at the Port of Gulfport serve as a hub for uncrewed maritime systems and blue technology innovation, providing research, development, and support solutions to federal, state, academic, and industry partners. This includes collaboration with NOAA and the U.S. Navy to facilitate testing and evaluation of underwater autonomous vehicles.