Mississippi oyster industry rebuilds as reefs show signs of growth

Mississippi’s oyster reefs are showing signs of growth ahead of the 2026-27 season, but for fishermen like James Miller, rebuilding the industry also means finding enough buyers to make getting on the water worthwhile. “We’ve just got to get our market moving again,” Miller said. “It’s going to happen. It will take time.” Read more about the story at https://rhcjcnews.com/9844/news/hanco... The Roy Howard Community Journalism Center is dedicated to reporting impactful, issue-oriented and people-centered news in southeast Mississippi. Student journalists, supported by professional staff, report news, create content, innovate and combat the spread of misinformation and disinformation. Stay Connected! Join our Newsletter: https://rhcjcnews.com/getupdates/ Instagram:   / rhcjcnews   Facebook:   / rhcjcnews   LinkedIn:   / rhcjc   X: https://x.com/rhcjcnews