BILOXI, Miss. (AP) — A member of the Mississippi Commission on Marine Resources has died. The agency confirms Ernie Zimmerman, of Waveland, died Thursday of cancer. He was 54. Executive Director Jamie Miller, in a statement Friday, said Zimmerman was a passionate advocate for Mississippi marine resources and shared that passion with everyone around him. Zimmerman served on the CMR for nearly three years and also represented nonprofit environmental organizations. Survivors include his wife of 31-years, Kim Scafidi, and two daughters, Rachael and Gabrielle. Funeral arrangements are pending.