Tag Archives: Oyster Recovery Program
Coast Guard responds to multiple fishing vessel incidents participating in Miss. Oyster Recovery Project
The Coast Guard and partner agencies have responded to an increase in incidents involving oyster fishermen in Bay St. Louis, Miss., over the past two days. One serious marine incident took place, which involved injury to a crewmember. The other incidents involved capsized fishing vessels. The incidents, due to unsafe work practices and overloading of oyster fishing vessels, coincide with the State of Mississippi initiating the , Jan. 18th, to relocate oyster beds from St. Joe Reef to Pass Christian and Biloxi Bay. Read the post here 16:54
Fishermen hope to rescue oysters, as well as their livelihood
Coast fishermen are preparing to make much-needed money in the face of disaster. Beginning at sunrise Monday, fisherman will begin to move oysters to safety away from surging fresh water into the Mississippi Sound. But, it won’t be easy, and the money likely won’t be enough to make up for a disastrous six-year struggle.The Oyster Recovery Program is allowing fishermen to move oysters from the St. Joe’s Reef south of Waveland out of harm’s way. Fresh water from the recently opened Bonnet Carre spillway is threatening their habitat. Video, Read the article here 09:34