“Shoreline Science” is a new and exciting FREE marine science program, developed by the Mission-Aransas Reserve at The University of Texas Marine Science Institute in Port Aransas. The Gulf of Mexico and the surrounding area is home to fishes, crabs, shrimp, oysters, waterfowl, vegetation, and so much more! Join our education team on May 14^th to explore Mustang Island as a marine scientist. We will be in and around the water, being inspired by the coastal environment and learning how to be superior stewards of the future. There will be an opportunity to pull bag seines,

Plants that are native to our area provide many benefits to the environment. Join us at the Marine Science Education Center at 10am on Saturday, April 23^rd to expand your knowledge of local plants, participate in hands-on planting activities, and prepare to be stewards of the future! We will walk the trails of the new Water Wise Wildlife Garden, and learn about the plants we observe. We will also participate in a planting activity on the north dune of the Wetlands Education Center. The stewardship fun

The Mission-Aransas National Estuarine Research Reserve supports the involvement of citizen scientists in our research. The City of Rockport’s committee for Water Quality Issues is spearheading an exciting new water quality monitoring project in Little Bay, Rockport, Texas. This project is designed to monitor spatial and temporal variations in salinity and turbidity, which are two of the factors known to impact seagrass growth and reproduction. Seagrasses play an integral role in the productivity and health of the bay, and we want to take the steps to protect them. We do not require

Mustang Island is one of seven Barrier Islands on the Texas coast, and it is right outside our front door. We welcome you to join Nicole Pringle on January 30^th, for an interactive guided walk along the beach. This will be an opportunity for all ages to explore these coastal habitats. Participants will be educated about native plants, the ocean and animals that live from the dunes to the low tide. Visitors will learn how valuable our coastal habitats are, and why it is important to protect them. Bring your walking shoes and dress for the weather!

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