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 2025 – 2026 season. The program will accept 12 participants. If interest exceeds capacity, a lottery drawing will determine class entry. Anyone interested must attend the “Required Informational Session” on Tuesday, April 1st, 2025 at 6PM to be considered.

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 21st, 2025.

Name:

Phone:

Address:

County

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 April 1st, 2025. The meeting will be held at: The Bolton Building 1141 Bayview Ave. Biloxi, MS 39530. During this session we will review all expectations and requirements of the class.