LSU College of the Coast & Environment

CC&E has two departments: Dept. of Oceanography & Coastal Sciences and Dept. of Environmental Sciences. Visit us on the web to learn more!

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Just in time for the start of the 2026 hurricane season, the new Earth Scan Lab website is live!

Visualize hurricanes approaching the coast in real-time, explore Gulf sea surface temperatures defining the Loop Current and warm eddies, and more!

https://t.co/S4GzmO888c

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CC&E research helps protect public health.

Our work on environmental toxins, human resilience, vulnerability mapping, and wastewater monitoring for emerging drugs helps Louisiana communities thrive.

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CC&E scientists are helping sustain fisheries and coastal ecosystems. Their research on fish habitats and movement, ecosystem connectivity and artificial reef structures help keep our sportsman’s paradise healthy for the next generation.

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CC&E research helps improve water quality.

Our shellfish industry and beaches need clean waters to thrive. Our scientists are helping build a more sustainable future for these vital areas.

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Communities in Louisiana and around the world are adapting to extreme weather. CC&E research helps build better understanding of climate and improve forecasting.

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At CC&E, our research dollars help solve coastal challenges, in Louisiana and around the world.

Our scientists and students investigate marsh loss, nature-based coastal designs, mangroves, ecosystem health and marsh restoration.

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📣 Attention rising sophomores, juniors and seniors!📣 It's not too late to make the most of your summer vacation ☀️ The deadline for our Coast and Environmental Sciences Summer Camp has been extended to Friday, May 22!

https://t.co/8aQc3ZdvlM

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Join us for the best day of the year! 🎓 🎊

CC&E Commencement
📆 Friday, May 15th
📍 LSU Student Union Theater
⏰ 8:30 a.m.
☑️ Graduate check-in from 7:30 to 8:15 a.m.

📺 Live stream will be available on our Youtube

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Congratulations to all who won yesterday at our End of Year Awards! 🏆From teaching awards to student scholarship and university honors, CC&E has a lot to celebrate. 🙌

Hop over to Facebook for a full album

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Happy anniversary, Coastal Meteorology program!

"It’s been a terrific first year, with enrollments exceeding expectations, new faculty, and lots of energy, interest, and support. We look forward to even better years ahead," says Program Director Robert Rohli.

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Join us tomorrow for a very special Coast & Environment Seminar with Dean Emeritus Chris D'Elia!

📅Friday, April 24th
⏰11:30 a.m.
📍Dalton J Woods Auditorium, ECE Building

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Congratulations to the following CC&E faculty members! They all received promotions to full Professor! 👏👏

🌊Dr. Tracy Quirk, DOCS
🌊Dr. Steve Midway, DOCS
🌎Dr. Slawomir Lomnicki, DES
🌊Dr. Giulio Mariotti, DOCS

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Congratulations to Oceanography & Coastal Sciences Professor Kevin Xu, who received the LSU Foundation Distinguished Graduate Faculty Teaching Award! 🎉

This award is given to faculty with superior graduate-level teaching and other, related activities.

Congratulations, Dr. Xu!

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Congratulations to Environmental Sciences Professor Vince Wilson has received the Communication Intensive Teaching & Service Award!

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Congratulations to Oceanography & Coastal Sciences’ Z. George Xue on receiving an LSU Alumni Association Faculty Award!

Xue and his Coupled Modeling Group use advanced computer modeling to understand coastal flooding, hurricanes, carbon cycling and other coastal phenomena.

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The Coastal Environmental Sciences Class of 2025 is going places!

According to a survey by the Olinde Career Center, 92% of CES grads have obtained a positive outcome: that’s employment, entry into graduate school, or another opportunity

Learn more: https://t.co/nnEsYT8q5q

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It was a fond farewell this afternoon when CC&E bid goodbye to longtime advisor Tiffany Treloar, who spent 9 years advising students in Coastal Environmental Sciences.

Bon Voyage, Tiffany! 🛥️

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The LSU College of the Coast & Environment is honored to announce the new Roger A. Gorsha & Dianne M. Fangue Gorsha Endowed Scholarship.

Learn more: https://t.co/gDeAdVVfL7

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Challenge unlocked!🏆

Only a few hours into #LSUGivingDay26 and, thanks to your generosity, we've already unlocked the Mike Callais Challenge Gift!

Let's keep the momentum geaux-ing: https://t.co/t9SruFx1kC

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Hey Tigers!

Tomorrow’s the day for you to show your support protect our coast and environment, make groundbreaking discoveries, and inspire the next generation of coastal leaders.

Join us for Giving Day: https://t.co/t9SruFx1kC