Mississippi Department of Marine Resources Completes New Aquaculture Building
The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources (MDMR) has completed a new larval grow-out building at its Lyman Aquaculture Hatchery. This new facility is designed to strengthen marine stock enhancement efforts by allowing for the raising of marine fish larvae and…
Biloxi Gulfport, MS, September 26, 2026 — The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources (MDMR) has announced the completion of a new larval grow-out building at its Lyman Aquaculture Hatchery. This development marks a significant step in enhancing the state’s marine stock.
The newly constructed facility is specifically designed to facilitate the raising of marine fish larvae and juveniles. This capacity is crucial for the department’s ongoing efforts in marine stock enhancement, which aims to bolster populations of various marine species.
The Lyman Aquaculture Hatchery’s new building serves as a replacement for a previous structure that sustained damage from Hurricane Zeta. The storm’s impact necessitated the rebuilding of this vital component of the hatchery’s operations.
The project’s completion is expected to strengthen the MDMR’s ability to conduct and expand its marine stock enhancement initiatives. The specific types of marine fish larvae and juveniles that will be raised in the new facility, as well as the anticipated timeline for their introduction into enhancement programs, were not detailed in the information provided.
Details regarding the cost of the new construction, the contractor involved, or specific operational goals beyond strengthening stock enhancement efforts were not immediately available.
The MDMR operates several facilities dedicated to research and propagation, contributing to the management and restoration of Mississippi’s marine resources.
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