The NOAA Ship OREGON II in Pascagoula, Mississippi conducts fishery and living marine resource studies and collects fish and crustacean specimens, and fish larvae and eggs using trawls and benthic longlines and midwater larval nets. They collect plankton using plankton nets and and midwater larval nets as well, and normally operate in the Gulf of Mexico, the Atlantic Ocean, and the Caribbean Sea. The NOAA Ship OREGON II supports the programs of the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) Southeast Fisheries Science Center, and conducts surveys as well as annual support for the striped bass survey and tagging. The NOAA Ship OREGON II is a versatile fisheries research vessel designed for extended cruising range, versatility, habitability and seaworthiness, has new electronic fish detection equipment, a ship's laboratory, environmental sensors, deck-handling and electronic equipment, and new main engines. READ MORE

Jacks by the Tracks is located in downtown Pascagoula, Mississippi and is a Southern, sushi, Juke joint, neighborhood pub and deli with great events and live bands. Come for the great food, friends, free live music and whiskey, good times and a whole lot of fun, they have beer, fine wines and fancy cocktails too. The menu at Jacks by the Tracks offers a wide selection of tapas, tacos served on flour tortillas, with corn tortillas available on request, salads, Po' Boys served on real New Orleans Po'boy bread with side choices, and there's an exquisite sushi menu. There are open for lunch and dinner with a waiter service, offer take out and catering for events.READ MORE

Edd's Drive-Inn is a 50's style drive in restaurant in Pascagoula, Mississippi and other locations, serving the best chili cheese burgers on the coast. Frequented by all ages the menu serves great hot dogs and hamburgers just like they did back in the day, plus there are chili cheese buns, french fries, chili fries, cheese fries and chili cheese fries, and the shakes are legendary. Edd's Drive-Inn serves delicious ice cream, and they have malts, sundaes, sodas, hot chocolate, floats and more, come for great food at really good prices served with a little nostalgia.READ MORE

Crazy B's Coffee and Confections in Pascagoula, Mississippi is open for breakfast and lunch serving a variety of hot, iced and frozen coffees as well as teas and smoothies. Along with your beverage of choice enjoy menu delights of fresh baked cookies, muffins and pastries, kolaches in a variety of flavors, and chicken salad sandwiches on croissants. Crazy B's Coffee and Confections also have specialty candies and other sweets for your sweet tooth, they are good for groups and welcome kids, and offer take-out, have outdoor seating and do catering. You will enjoy everything the shop has to offer, served with a smile, and all treats are home made.READ MORE

Corder's Creamery and Garden Bar in Pascagoula, Mississippi offers a unique dining and dessert experience in the area, and are open for lunch, dinner, coffee and drinks. They are good for groups, welcome kids, have outdoor seating and offer take out and delivery. Menu options include choices of a BBQ chicken sandwich, or chicken salad with croissant or Italian bread, you can make your own wrap, enjoy a chicken caesar or chef salad. Corder's Creamery and Garden Bar has the freshest salad bar around, and features a soup of the day everyday, they also have different flavors of frozen yogurt and an assortment of dessert toppings, come for the divine.READ MORE

The Round Island Lighthouse Preservation Society in Pascagoula, Mississippi is dedicated to the restoration and preservation of the lighthouse, which was erected on the south side of Round Island, off the Gulf Coast of Mississippi, in 1859. Damaged by several hurricanes over time, the lighthouse base was relocated to a new location at the foot of the Pascagoula River Bridge on U.S. Highway 90 entering the city, and is now protected from storm winds and erosion. Today the Round Island Lighthouse serves as a welcoming beacon and attraction for boaters and all who visit. Purchase some of the products available including coffee mugs and coozies, t-shirts, art works and prints to assist the Round Island Lighthouse Preservation Society with much needed funding.READ MORE

The Port of Pascagoula is a deep water port with modern facilities and full service for handling cargo located in Pascagoula, Mississippi. The port has two harbors, the Pascagoula River Harbor in the West, and the Bayou Casotte Harbor in the East moving in excess of 33 million tons of cargo through their channels annually. There are a combination of private and public terminals and the port is operated by the Jackson County Port Authority. The Port of Pascagoula is the largest seaport in Mississippi and features 42 ft and 38 ft deep channels, short distances to shipping lanes, weather protected rail operations, and extremely competitive rates and a flexible labor force.READ MORE

Gulf Coast Gator Ranch and Tours in Pascagoula, Mississippi has a variety of alligators from babies to 13 and a half feet. They offer airboat tours and a fascinating experience of gator viewing and the beautiful Mississippi swamps. Gulf Coast Gator Ranch and Tours also offer private tours and guided walking tours for groups large or small, and airboat tours are 30 minutes long. Come for a world of fun at the ranch, you might even get to see some alligator wrestling.READ MORE

The Grand Magnolia Ballroom and Suites in Pascagoula, Mississippi welcomes you to this historical building originally built in 1894 and nestled among century old oak and magnolia trees. Keeping her old world charm, this original Queen Anne has been completely restored and modern amenities ensure this is one of the select inns on the Gulf Coast. Enjoy wrap around porches, an open courtyard, relaxing and enjoyable parlors, books on the history of Pascagoula, and a continental style breakfast. The Grand Magnolia Ballroom and Suites offers a wonderful choice of suites, and the ballroom is available for spectacular events as well as additional indoor and outdoor spaces, there's a linen service, catering and more and the event specialist will ensure a memorable occasion.READ MORE

Scranton's Restaurant and Catering in Pascagoula, Mississippi has for 30 years been serving exquisite and exceptional cuisine from their home base downtown in a historic 1920's building that once housed the town's firehouse and city hall. Open for lunch and dinner and a bit of local history, the mouthwatering dishes are the main attraction from the seafood gumbo, to the savory burgers, hearty crab cakes, smoked pulled pork and more, it's a not to be missed experience. Scranton's Restaurant and Catering also offers spectacular catering at your place or theirs and are available for weddings, corporate functions, holiday celebrations, large and small, intimate events, and the innovative menus offer over 200 scrumptious selections designed for all tastes, professional event planners are on hand to assist with everything.READ MORE