BILOXI, Miss. – The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources is hosting a photo contest, and selected photos will be used in the agency’s 2027 calendar. The deadline to submit entries is Friday, Oct. 16, 2026. Submitted photos should depict an aspect…
BILOXI, Miss. – The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources (MDMR) is offering a free Basic Seafood Hazard Analysis & Critical Control Points (HACCP) Workshop for Mississippi seafood industry members, and anyone interested in learning how to produce and handle safe…
The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources is accepting proposals for projects to receive money from the Tidelands Trust Fund. DMR is looking at projects within Hancock, Harrison,…
The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources is reminding anglers they can fish without a recreational fishing license during Free Fishing Weekend. That is…
D’IBERVILLE, Miss. (WXXV)- The Coastal Conservation Association partnered with the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources and the City of D’Iberville to launch the third annual Junior…
With Memorial Day behind us and summer officially underway for many families, more people are heading out on the water along the…
The Department of Marine Resources is sharing an update from their hatchery bureau. A total of 275 southern flounder were stocked into local waters this week. 151…
GULF COAST, Miss. (WXXV)- The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources recently removed 18 abandoned vessels in two Coast counties. This is part of a large-scale project across…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources is offering workshops on the horizon to help seafood dealers, processors, and restaurant employees on the Coast. The Seafood Hazard Analysis…
The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources is now accepting proposals for projects that could receive GOMESA funds. All proposals must be submitted to the agency by Tuesday, September 30. Proposals are…
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources is issuing an alert on salvinia on the Pascagoula River. Salvinia is an invasive plant that is now covering areas…
BILOXI, Miss. – The first weekend of National Fishing and Boating Week in June of each year is designated as Free Fishing Weekend. On June 7 and 8, the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources would like anglers to know that any…
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-Mississippi Commercial Fisheries United has filed a lawsuit in Harrison County to challenge the legality of a move by state lawmakers and the Mississippi Department of Marine…
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…
The Department of Marine Resources say oyster season will re-open on January 15 in approved areas for a maximum 11-day period. Those areas are: Area I "B" This area includes St Joe reefs Area II "A” This area includes the…
Oyster season has officially begun! Fresh oysters are usually at their prime during this time. WXXV News 25's Everett Ganier, Jr. was live at the offices of the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources…
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.…
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…
BILOXI, Miss. – Officials with the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources announced that the recreational fishing season for Greater Amberjack will open in Mississippi territorial waters. The season begins on September 1, 2024, at 12:01 a.m. local time. The Mississippi…
Emmett Mcintyre and his grandson James were fishing at river park pier when they noticed a fair amount of monofilament line or fishing line. With the help of…
Deer Island has been shrinking for centuries. The island used to be doubled the size, but as water levels rise - more and more of…
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…
BILOXI, Miss. – The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources has established a grant program for certified seafood processors as part of the 2019 Mississippi Bonnet Carré Fisheries Disaster Recovery Program. The objective of the program is to promote the adoption…
We are joined by Captain Michael Strickland from the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources to talk about safety rules while out on the water.