Oyster Fishermen Dredging Up “100 Percent” Dead Oysters

By Amanda Roberts, WVUE-TV Fox 8, New Orleans

NEW ORLEANS - Oyster fishermen are saying 100 percent of what they dredge up is coming up dead, which is not only a serious hit to their livelihoods but could have lasting impacts for years to come. Fishermen will tell you part of the draw of the job is just being out on the water, but the waters near the Biloxi marsh are a little too quiet.