Scientists give 7th graders hands-on learning experience in Biloxi
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) -- One middle school science class in Biloxi got hands-on experience with some help from local scientists. Scientists with the Department of Marine Resources…
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MDMR offering free 2025 ServSafe course to seafood industry members
BILOXI, Miss. – The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources (MDMR) Seafood Technology Bureau will host a free ServSafe course for seafood industry members. The class, taught by ServSafe Instructor/Proctor Binnaz Bailey, will be held Monday, August 25, from 8 a.m. –…
Shrimp season starting date for Mississippi announced
BILOXI, Miss. – The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources has set the opening date of the 2025-2026 shrimp season in state territorial waters for 6 a.m. Monday, June 23, 2025. All regulations of the MDMR will be in full force…
MDMR holds Disaster Recovery Application meeting
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- A key meeting was held in Biloxi Tuesday night, one that could bring much-needed relief to those in Mississippi’s seafood industry still feeling the impact of the…
MDMR conducts prescribed burn at Charnley-Norwood House
Ocean Springs, Miss. (WXXV)- The Department of Marine Resources' burn crew conducted a prescribed burn at the Charnley-Norwood House on Wednesday. That house being located on East Beach. Officials…
Department of Marine Resources offers boating and water safety tips
Harrison County, Miss (WXXV)- With Spring Break knocking on the door, more boaters are expected to hit the waterways. The Mississippi Gulf Coast is home to an abundance…
Westminster Presbyterian Church in Gulfport hosting fall festival
The Westminster Presbyterian Church is hosting their fall festival on October 19th. Head over to the church from 2 PM to 4 PM, fun also happening at Bayou View Park.…
MDMR to accept proposals for On-Bottom Molluscan Shellfish Leases
BILOXI, Miss. – The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources (MDMR) recently updated its on-bottom shellfish regulations following the passage of Senate Bill 2648 during the Mississippi Legislature 2024 Regular Session. These revised regulations now enable private individuals or businesses to lease…
MDMR certifies state saltwater finfish records for August
BILOXI, Miss. – The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources certified eight state saltwater fishing records for the month of August. For conventional tackle, Dustin Conway of Vancleave set the record for Golden Tilefish with a fish weighing 28 pounds, 8.96 ounces…
MDMR accepting submissions for 2025 Calendar Contest
Calling all photographers, nature lovers, and everything in between! The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources is hosting their 2025 calendar contest. Photos accepted should include an aspect of marine…
MDMR certifies July's finfish records
The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources certified two impressive records for the month of July! The two anglers set the tackle saltwater fishing records, but the impressive part is they used a spear! The first up is Joseph Rizzuto of…
Red Snapper season coming to a close
Red Snapper season is coming to a close this weekend. That's according to the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources. The season's close comes at 11:59 PM on July 7th. After the closure, no Red Snapper can be caught in the…
Morning Reporter Everett Ganier Jr. LIVE at Biloxi Small Craft Harbor for the opening of shrimp season
The official opening of shrimp season kicked off 6AM Wednesday morning. All regulations of the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources will be in full force and effect, and all boats engaged in catching…
MDMR issues notice of cancellation of molluscan shellfish leases request for proposals
BILOXI, Miss. – Following receipt of public comments, the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources (MDMR) conducted an evaluation of the Molluscan Shellfish Leases Request for Proposals (RFP). This evaluation revealed several significant deficiencies in the RFP process, specifically with respect to…
MDMR announces Commercial Vessel Safety Program
BILOXI, Miss. – The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources is implementing the Commercial Vessel Safety Program as a part of the 2019 Mississippi Bonnet Carré Fisheries Disaster Recovery Program. The Commercial Vessel Safety Program is a reimbursement program for Mississippi…
Ocean Springs files application for small-craft marina on Front Beach
The city of Ocean Springs has filed an application for the construction of a small-craft marina on the shoreline of Front Beach. The marina would…
Youth fishing record for January announced
The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources certified the youth fishing record for January. Margaret Schindler of Diamondhead set the record using conventional tackle. The record was set after she caught a Silver Perch that weighed 3.2 ounces.
MDMR calling anglers for survey
The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources is undertaking a pilot study to gain more accurate information on the state's recreational fishing effort. Everyone is encouraged to participate and can expect phone calls as early as this week. Calls will come…
MDMR Hatchery Bureau releases 2,000 Spotted Seatrout Thursday
BILOXI, Miss. – The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources Hatchery Bureau made the final 2023 release of juvenile Spotted Seatrout into Mississippi Gulf Coast estuaries on Thursday, Dec. 14. A total of 4,000 6-inch Spotted Seatrout, raised in collaboration with…
Shrimp season to close north of Intracoastal Waterway on Jan. 1, 2024
BILOXI, Miss. – Officials with the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources remind shrimpers that all waters north of the Intracoastal Waterway will close at 12:01 a.m. Monday, Jan. 1, 2024, as provided by law and the regulations of the MDMR.…
Mississippi Red Snapper season opening Memorial Day weekend
BILOXI, Miss. – Mississippi’s Red Snapper season will open for private recreational anglers and state for-hire vessels at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, May 27, 2022, with an anticipated mid-season closure date of Monday, July 4, 2022, at 11:59 p.m. As with…
Mississippi shrimp season opens May 25
BILOXI, Miss. – The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources has set the opening date of the 2022-2023 shrimp season in state territorial waters for 6 a.m. Wednesday, May 25, 2022. All regulations of the MDMR will be in full force and…
Mississippi recreational Red Snapper season closing Monday, Sept. 6, 2021
BILOXI, Miss. – Mississippi’s recreational Red Snapper season will close Monday, Sept. 6, 2021, at 11:59 p.m. Anglers should close out any trips as soon as possible so landings information can be compiled by Mississippi Department of Marine Resources (MDMR)…
Red snapper season to reopen next month
Red snapper season will reopen on August 13, 2021, the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources announced Friday. The season is open for private, recreational anglers and charter or for-hire vessels. The projected close of the season will be midnight on…