It’s about preserving the livelihood of the Mississippi Gulf Coast. (Photos by Ezabelle Janssen/The Gazebo Gazette) thegazebogazette.com/2026/07… #Mississippi #seafood #tourism #oysters #shrimp #crabs #fish #beaches #fishing #shrimping #msleg

Twenty-six fishermen united to challenge an unconstitutional private oyster reef leasing scheme. As a result, 17,113 acres of permitted oyster areas in Mississippi will remain open access to the public. eepurl.com/pCjzDfWinX #Mississippi #oysters #seafood #commercialfishing

🚨NEW STATE LAW 2026- SB2263 PROHIBITS ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS OF THE MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF MARINE RESOURCES FROM PERFORMING VESSEL STOPS OR BOARDING A VESSEL WITHOUT PROBABLE CAUSE Read the full bill here: billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/20… #Mississippi #fishing #boating #seafood #msleg

For generations, Mississippi’s oyster reefs have been worked by families who know these waters by memory and muscle; these reefs have long belonged to the public. thegazebogazette.com/2026/04… #Mississippi #seafood #oysters #msleg #lawsuit

A judge has ordered the MDMR to permanently end a private oyster-bottom lease program that the state Legislature created, finding it unconstitutional and contrary to the public’s right to catch oysters. Read more at: sunherald.com/news/politics-… #Mississippi #oysters #seafood #msleg

There has been significant opposition from local oystermen, communities, and advocacy groups over this shift toward private oyster leasing that HB734 seeks to allow in the State of Mississippi. #msleg #seafood #oysters

The Gulf of America Fishery Management Council is meeting in Biloxi, MS this week at the Golden Nugget.

It’s National Seafood Month! #knowyourfisherman Captain Frank Parker of F/V TOVIAH out of Ocean Springs, MS #knowyourfisherman #Mississippi #seafood #heritage #GenuineMS #shrimp #crab #oysters #fish #fishing #commercialfishing #shrimping #oystering #crabbing #food #producer

It’s National Seafood Month! #knowyourfisherman Captain Timmie Lee Millis on F/V Capt Ben from Sneads Ferry, NC #knowyourfisherman #USA #seafood #heritage #shrimp #crab #oysters #fish #fishing #commercialfishing #shrimping #oystering #crabbing #food #producer #eatlocal

It’s National Seafood Month! #knowyourfisherman Captain Raymond Johnston of F/V Cindy C from Bayou Caddy, MS #knowyourfisherman #Mississippi #seafood #heritage #GenuineMS #shrimp #crab #oysters #fish #fishing #commercialfishing #shrimping #oystering #crabbing #food #producer

It’s National Seafood Month! #knowyourfisherman Captain Aaron Tillman of F/V Stephanie Ann now in Ocean Springs, MS #knowyourfisherman #Mississippi #seafood #heritage #GenuineMS #shrimp #crab #oysters #fish #fishing #commercialfishing #shrimping #oystering #crabbing #food

It’s National Seafood Month! #knowyourfisherman Captain Ricky Ross of Ocean Springs, MS on F/V Mark and Dawn. #knowyourfisherman #Mississippi #seafood #GenuineMS #shrimp #crab #oysters #fish #fishing #commercialfishing #shrimping #oystering #crabbing #eatlocal #buylocal #USA

Yesterday, our Director Ryan Bradley attended and spoke at a meeting of the Mississippi Sound Coalition. WLOX NEWS: wlox.com/2025/10/02/mississi… #Mississippi #MSSound #msleg #marinelife #seafood

It’s National Seafood Month! #knowyourfisherman Captain Nguyen Hoang of F/V Capt Justin- Biloxi, MS #commercialfishing #shrimping #oystering #food #producer #eatlocal #buylocal #wild #GulfofAmerica #MSseafood #USA

The 2025-2026 Mississippi Oyster Season to open Monday, October 13, 2025 with a daily sack limit of 15 sacks for tongers and 20 sacks for dredgers. #oysters #GenuineMS #seafood #oysterlovers #oyster #eatmoreoysters #USA

Know your fisherman! During National Seafood Month this October we are bringing back our #knowyourfisherman campaign! If you know an outstanding commercial fisherman or fisherwoman that deserves to be recognized (or even yourself) please complete the form below: form.jotform.com/25261111291… #knowyourfisherman #commercialfishing #seafood #Mississippi #USA

The Court recently issued a Preliminary Injunction in our lawsuit to halt up to 80% of Mississippi’s oyster reefs from being privately leased. This is a huge win for the public’s right to fish! Your support is needed to help us sustain our case to defend the public's access to Mississippi's oyster reefs including historic natural reefs! Donate today to help us preserve Mississippi’s oyster industry for future generations: eepurl.com/jmsAxs #Mississippi #oysters #seafood #fishing #msleg #USA