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Biloxi Bay oyster reefs closed Nov. 30

16-84-MMS| November 20, 2016

BILOXI, Miss. – Oyster reefs in the Biloxi Bay were closed Wednesday, Nov. 30, because of poor water samples, officials with the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources said.

 

Area V “A” includes the Biloxi Bay Reef and the Shearwater Reef, which was open only to tonging.

 

The reefs opened Nov. 1 for the first time since 1962.

 

All other current rules and regulations remain in effect. For more information, call the Oyster Hotline at 228-374-5167 or 1-800-385-5902.


The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources is dedicated to enhancing, protecting and conserving marine interests of the state by managing all marine life, public trust wetlands, adjacent uplands and waterfront areas to provide for the optimal commercial, recreational, educational and economic uses of these resources consistent with environmental concerns and social changes. Visit the DMR online at dmr.ms.gov.

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