Swimming with the dolphins
One of the most popular things to do during the warmer months is go splash around in the Mississippi Sound, but due to the recent algal blooms affecting the Coast many beaches are closed. There are still many things you…
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Lieutenant Governor Reeves Visiting Coast for Briefing on Bonnet Carre Spillway Issue
Some of the state's top political leaders are stepping up and into the fold as South Mississippi continues to grapple with the adverse effects of the recent openings of the Bonnet Carre Spillway in Louisiana Today, Lieutenant Governor Tate Reeves…
Second Public Forum set to Address the Bonnet Carre Spillway's Impact in Mississippi
Another meeting has been set to address the impact of the opening of Louisiana’s Bonnet Carre Spillway on our Coast waters, marine life and economy. The Wednesday public forum is being spearheaded by Gulfport’s Institute for Marine Mammal Studies and…
Arkansas students visit IMMS
Students from Arkansas were here on the Coast this week learning some very valuable lessons about the environment. They’ve traveled a long way to learn about the Gulf Coast: eight hours to be exact. These fifth grade students from Arkansas…
Dolphins dying at alarming rates in Mississippi
Dolphins and sea turtles are dying at an alarming rate on the Coast. The Bonnet Carre Spillway has opened, putting trillions of gallons of fresh water into the Mississippi Sound. Experts say this has wreaked havoc on marine life in…
Making dreams come true at IMMS
Today, one little boy’s dream came true at the Institute for Marine Mammal Studies. Meet Antwone McNeil. He is an eight-year-old boy who loves Nike and aquariums. He also happens to have a seizure disorder and is developmentally delayed. Antwone’s…
Hands-on lesson at IMMS
Teachers at Christus Victor Preschool in Ocean Springs took their students beyond the four walls of the classroom so they can get a hands-on education. Preschoolers went to the Institute for Marine Mammal Studies in Gulfport on a field trip…
Christmas for animals at IMMS
All around the Gulf Coast children were opening their presents with joy yesterday morning and the animals at the Institute for Marine Mammal Studies were no different. News 25 visited IMMS to see how their Christmas festivities went for the…
IMMS sea turtle release in Pass Christian
The Institute for Marine Mammal Studies released eight Kemp’s ridley sea turtles into the Mississippi Sound on Saturday. Kemp’s ridley sea turtles are the most endangered, but they are the most frequently seen here on the Coast. The recovery rate…
Public sea turtle release in Pass Christian
Eight endangered juvenile Kemp’s ridley sea turtles will be released east of the Pass Christian Harbor and Yacht Club this Saturday, November 3, at 9:00 am. Mayor Chipper McDermott will be the special guest along with other local and state…
Second rare dolphin species rescued in Gulf
For the second time this month, the Institute for Marine Mammal Studies in Gulfport is rehabilitating a rare dolphin species to the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Just last week, a rough-toothed dolphin was rescued in Biloxi and now a pantropical spotted…
Rough-toothed dolphin rescued
The Institute for Marine Mammal Studies rescued a juvenile rough-toothed dolphin that was stranded in Biloxi. The dolphin is 6’10” long and 140 pounds. The IMMS tells News 25 the dolphin had hooks in its mouth when rescued. It is…
Swimming with stingrays at IMMS
Ocean Adventures opened this year at the Institute for Marine Mammal Studies in Gulfport. The main attractions include swimming with dolphins, stingrays, and sharks. Everyone’s heard of swimming with dolphins, but what about swimming with stingrays and even sharks? At…
Kemp’s ridley sea turtle release celebration
There’s no place like home and for nine rehabilitated Kemp’s ridley sea turtles, they were released back into their natural habitats at the beach in Biloxi thanks to the Institute for Marine Mammal Studies. The Institute for Marine Mammal Studies…
Kemp’s Ridley sea turtles release
There’s no place like home and for nine rehabilitated Kemp’s Ridley sea turtles, they will be released back into their natural habitats thanks to the Institute for Marine Mammal Studies in Gulfport. News 25’s Jaylon Morris is at the beach…
IMMS remembers Hurricane Katrina
Following Hurricane Katrina, many businesses were left destroyed and closed up shop, but for some they rebuilt bigger and better. One of those was the Institute for Marine Mammal Studies, formerly known as Marine Life Oceanarium. It was originally located…
IMMS released six endangered sea turtles
The Institute for Marine Mammal Studies will release six rare sea turtles at the Courthouse Pier in Gulfport at 10 a.m. tomorrow. There’s no place like home and the Institute for Marine Mammal Studies will make sure six Kemp’s Ridley…
IMMS Summer Camp
Since 2010, the Institute for Marine Mammal Studies has been offering a summer camp to marine enthusiasts across the United States. It’s summertime on the Coast and that means children are flocking to the Institute for Marine Mammal Studies in…
All aboard the IMMS Express
With the recent expansions at the Institute for Marine Mammal Studies, employees and visitors needed a fun and fast way to get around and a brand new train was the obvious choice. The train, which came to the Gulf Coast…
Interact with marine animals at new facility in Gulfport
The new 30,000 square foot addition at the Institute for Marine Mammal Studies has been kept quite the secret since construction began a couple years ago. Now, tickets are finally available. For visitors that come to our Coast for its…
Sneak peek of new Ocean Adventures at IMMS
The new 30,000 square foot addition at the Institute for Marine Mammal Studies has been kept quite the secret since construction began months ago. The grand opening of the Ocean Adventures Facility won’t be for another month. News 25’s Gina…
IMMS animals receive toys for Christmas
Children weren’t the only ones with a Christmas list this year. The animals at the Institute for Marine Mammal Studies had a few toys they wanted for themselves as well. The parrots, dolphins, turtles, sea lions, and much more got…
Marine Mammals Wish list
Kids aren’t the only ones with wish lists this Christmas. The marine mammals and birds at IMMS have a wish list of their own this holiday season. Apollo is one of the dolphins at the Institute of Marine Mammal Studies…
Whale makes remarkable recovery at IMMS
After almost three months, a melon-headed whale being treated at the Institute for Marine Mammal Studies is finally ready to be released back into the Ocean. The three hundred pound whale washed ashore on an Alabama beach in early September…
