Louisiana Universities Marine Consortium
The Heart of Marine Science
LUMCON leads scientific innovations designed to stabilize and strengthen coastal and marine environments, operating from two world-class marine laboratories embedded in Louisiana’s dynamic wetland environment. Since 1979, we’ve provided unparalleled opportunities in marine science and education across the Gulf Region.
LUMCON Mission
How We Serve the Gulf Region
To promote, facilitate, and conduct research and education collaborations among Louisiana’s universities in marine and coastal sciences relevant to the sustainability of the coastal and marine environments of the Gulf coast.
Connect
LUMCON enhances collaboration by linking the consortium through stronger federal, state, and local partnerships.
Transform
LUMCON leads and partners in scientific innovations designed to stabilize and strengthen coastal and marine environments for the state and the nation.
Sustain
Across our Enrich, Connect, and Transform missions we conduct important work for our community, the state of Louisiana, and the world. To be successful, we rely on dedicated partners to help us deliver innovative research and education opportunities. By fostering philanthropic relationships, we can build lasting support and collaborations to support LUMCON’s mission.
