Biloxi Oyster Reef Closes Due To Excessive Rainfall

Biloxi – An oyster reef that was recently opened after about 40 years has been closed.

Officials with the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources said in a press release that area V “A” is closed to the harvest of oysters beginning Wednesday to excessive localized rainfall.

The conditionally approved area V “A” includes Biloxi Bay and Shearwater reefs.

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