Matagorda Bay has reopened for oyster harvesting starting today. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department says part of the bay—known as harvest area TX-14— opened again at 12:01 this morning. Biologists found oyster numbers have bounced back to meet state standards for a sustainable harvest. The agency closes and reopens coastal reefs based on regular testing to protect oyster beds from overfishing. Officials urge harvesters to check the latest maps and rules on the state health department’s website before heading out.