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Opening of Bonnet Carre Spillway impacts Gulf Coast

The opening of the Bonnet Carre Spillway in Louisiana has had disastrous impacts on our local fishing industry, according to local fishermen. This morning, a viewer sent us this photo he took of a dolphin washed up on Gulfport beach,…

Arkansas students learn about ocean life at IMMS

We have a very special and unique environment here on the Gulf Coast. It’s so special that people from across the country come to learn about it. News 25’s Kristen Anzuini caught up with some students from Arkansas at the…

Forty seventh dead dolphin found on Gulf Coast

Nearly 50 dolphins have washed up dead on the Gulf Coast this year. That number is concerning scientists at the Institute for Marine Mammal Studies. The 47th dead dolphin was found this morning east of Fort Maurepas Pier in Ocean…

Dead dolphin washed ashore in Biloxi

A dead dolphin washed ashore on Biloxi Beach Tuesday evening. The Institute for Marine Mammals Studies responded to the call of the dolphin that was found dead on the beach by Debuys Road and upon arrival the dolphin was already…