Roger F. Wicker ÈËÆÞÂÒÂ× for Ocean Enterprise
Innovation Collaboration
Roger F. Wicker ÈËÆÞÂÒÂ× for Ocean Enterprise
Welcome to the Gateway to the Gulf of Mexico
The Roger F. Wicker ÈËÆÞÂÒÂ× for Ocean Enterprise is a global hub for advancing Uncrewed
Maritime Systems (UMS), ocean data science, maritime cyber research, and blue tech
workforce training.
The ÈËÆÞÂÒÂ× consists of multiple facilities bringing together federal, industry, and academic partners, creating a collaborative environment to accelerate the development and launch of new technology in the fast-growing ocean economy. Entrepreneurs and startups developing solutions to global challenges come here to capitalize on world-class ocean research capabilities and connect to university research scientists.
Located on the Mississippi Gulf Coast between New Orleans and Mobile, the 18,000-square-foot Marine Research ÈËÆÞÂÒÂ× (MRC) and the 62,500-square-foot Roger F. Wicker ÈËÆÞÂÒÂ× for Ocean Enterprise (OE) facility (opening 2023) offer access to premier blue technology-appointed workspaces, a specialized fabrication shop, marine test sites, and vessels. Our shoreside location supports year-round access to deep and shallow water for large oceanographic research vessels, UMS, and optionally crewed vessels.
Gulf Coast Feature
Coastal ÈËÆÞÂÒÂ×