Matthew Mayfield Appointed to Mississippi Advisory Commission on Marine Resources (MACMR)
Gov. Tate Reeves has appointed Matthew Mayfield to the Mississippi Advisory Commission on Marine Resources (MACMR) representing commercial fishermen. …
The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources
The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources (MDMR) Establishes Grant Program for Certified Seafood Processors
The objective of the program is to promote the adoption of innovative seafood processing methods and the improvement of existing infrastructure. Applications will be accepted beginning 8 a.m., July 15 and close at 5 p.m. on September 13, 2024. …
Recreational Fishing Season for Red Grouper to Close July 1
Officials with the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources announced that the recreational fishing season for Red Grouper (Epinephelus morio) will close in Mississippi territorial waters on Monday, July 1, 2024, at 12:01 a.m. local time. …
The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources (MDMR) Offering Free 2024 Basic Seafood HACCP Workshop
Mississippi students, seafood industry members and restaurant employees are encouraged to attend. Space is limited to the first 25 registrants per class. The cost is free for Mississippi residents and $160 for out-of-state residents. Refreshments are provided. All participants receive an Association of Food and Drug Officials (AFDO) certificate upon completion. …
Mississippi Shrimp Season Opens Wednesday, May 29
Recreational and commercial shrimp season north of the Intracoastal Waterway will close at 12:01 a.m. on Jan. 1, 2025. For areas south of the Intracoastal Waterway and west of the Gulfport Ship Channel, shrimp season will close at 12:01 a.m. on May 1, 2025. Licensed live-bait shrimping is open year-round in designated areas. …