Off-Bottom Oyster Aquaculture Training Program Application - Mississippi Department of Marine Resources

OFF-BOTTOM OYSTER AQUACULTURE PROGRAM APPLICATION

The Off-Bottom Oyster Aquaculture Training Program is now accepting applications for the 2026 – 2027 season. The program will accept a limited number of participants. If interest exceeds capacity, a lottery drawing will determine class entry. A random drawing of applicants, beginning with those who have demonstrated participation in the commercial seafood industry, will be conducted at the “Required Informational Session” on Tuesday, March 31st, 2026 at 5:30 PM.

For more information about enrolling and eligibility requirements, please contact a MDMR Shellfish staff member at oyster@dmr.ms.gov or 228-374-5000

Completed applications must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. on March 20th, 2026. An email will be sent with further details after application submission.

Name:

Phone:

Address:

Date of Birth:

Email Address:

Current Vessel Registration Number:

Mississippi Commercial Seafood License Type (if applicable):

Mississippi Commercial Seafood License Number (if applicable):

I understand that applicants MUST attend the "Required Informational Session" on Tuesday, March 31st, 2026. During this session we will review all expectations and requirements of the class.