JACKSON, Mississippi, July 29 -- The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources issued the following news on July 28, 2025: * * * 18 abandoned vessels removed in Hancock and Harrison counties Removal efforts increase boater safety, restore water flow and enhance local coastal habitats * BILOXI, Miss. - The Gulf of America Alliance, in coordination with the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources (MDMR), recently supported work to remove 18 vessels as part of an ongoing large-scale projec  more