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Overharvesting Our OysterReefs – Now at 1% level

(borrowed from NOAA website)
Overharvesting, habitat destruction, pollution, and disease have reduced native oyster populations to less than one percent of historic levels. The tremendous decline has caused the loss of the three-dimensional oyster reef structures which provide essential fish habitat for oysters as well as other shellfish, finfish, and blue crabs.

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Oyster Hotline
Because coastal conditions change rapidly, oyster reefs and areas can be closed abruptly. For current season status, please call the OYSTER HOTLINE numbers 24-hours a day.
228-374-5167
or
800-385-5902
Or click the below link for more details... Oyster Hotline DMR Page
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