16-77-CWS | November 9, 2016
BILOXI, Miss. – Officials with the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources announced that area V “A” is closed to the harvest of oysters beginning Wednesday, Nov. 9, due to excessive localized rainfall.
The conditionally approved area V “A” includes Biloxi Bay and Shearwater reefs.
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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