department of marine resources

Biloxi Bay Reefs Reopen Wednesday

Good news fishermen, the oyster reefs in the Biloxi Bay will reopen tomorrow morning. Excessive rainfall caused the reefs to close on November 9th. Officials with the Department of Marine Resources say that the body of water is now back…

DMR Honors Local Man

A local family wanted to show appreciation to the Department of Marine Resources for the service they do for the Coast, but it’s the DMR who will be honoring them instead. Chase Thompson has one of the rarest genetic disorders…

Cyberstalking Arrest

Officials with the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources arrested Joey Jason Holliman on Thursday night for Cyberstalking a marine patrol officer. Holliman was arrested without incident at his home in McHenry and was brought to the Jackson County Jail. His…

Jackson County Suspect Wanted for Cyberstalking

The Department of Marine Resources is searching for a man accused of cyberstalking after allegedly saying he “wanted to put a bullet in the officer's head” on Facebook. The DMR stopped Joey Holliman last night in Jackson County for two…

Students Learn about Boating Safety

Watch out, there may be some new boaters on the water. A group of local students are on their way to getting licenses this week. The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources teamed up with North Woolmarket Elementary and Middle School…

Blue Crab Restoration Program

The Department of Marine Resources is asking for fishermen’s help to remove neglected crab traps from the Coast. Hopeful participants attended an initial sign up meeting with the DMR earlier this morning. Officials will be shelling out disaster funds from…

Red Tide Closes Oyster Reefs

Today, the Department of Marine Resources announced the historic red tide the Coast has been hit with could keep oyster reefs closed for another three months.

Two Oyster Reefs Reopen

The Department of Marine Resources reopened two oyster reefs after issues with water samples closed them three weeks ago.