Retired Shrimp Boat Becomes New Reef | Jackson News

A retired shrimp boat, the Miss Kay, has been transformed into a brand-new artificial reef off the Mississippi Coast, ready to become a thriving marine habitat for decades. After a year of prep — delayed by weather — students from six schools helped attach oyster shells, gaining hands-on conservation experience. Fully cleaned and certified, the reef sits deep enough for boats to pass over and anglers to fish above it. Funded by the Coastal Conservation Association Mississippi through volunteer efforts, this permanent fixture promises to support oysters, shrimp, speckled trout, and more — blending marine protection with recreation. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/9c12dd552a1a2363