Conservation

An Ecological Characterization of Tarpon Nursery Habitats in Texas

James Sanchez, M.S. | Angler Engagement Coordinator | Center for Sportfish Science and Conservation Harte Research Institute of Gulf of Mexico Studies
Picture yourself transported back to the 1930s, standing on a dock in Port Aransas, the “Tarpon Capital of the World.”...

Molecular Pathways Leading to Malpigmentation in Flounder: Part Two of Three

Dr. Lee Fuiman and Sally Palmer
Abnormal pigmentation, known as malpigmentation, is an undesirable trait which has been documented worldwide in hatchery-produced flatfish, including southern flounder...

Deployments Begin in New Sabine Nearshore Site

TPWD Staff
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s Artificial Reef Program, Friends of Sabine Reefs, and CCA Texas are excited to announce that...

Molecular Pathways Leading to Malpigmentation in Flounder: Part One of Three

Amanda Jacoby | Photos courtesy of UT Marine Science Institute
It's no longer unexpected to hear about the decline of the Southern Flounder populations, as the imposition of bag limits...

Return ‘Em Right: A Collective Drive to Tackle Barotrauma

Nick Haddad
A Push for Better Releases Most avid offshore anglers have heard a lot of chatter about venting tools, descending devices...

CCA Texas Advocacy Update

Shane Bonnot | CCA Texas Advocacy Director
Some developments are unfolding on various items that have strong potential to influence fisheries and habitat, some at a snail’s...

CCA Texas Habitat Efforts Continue to Move Forward

John Blaha
It’s hard to believe, but when this issue hits the newsstands we will be five months through 2024. CCA Texas...

Advancements in Fishing Technology: Changing the Way We Catch & Release Fish Offshore

Nick Haddad
While scrolling my Facebook timeline, I stumbled upon a post regarding an early grouper closure that had the fishing community...

Tags for Trout – Texas Leads the Way for Spotted Seatrout Management

Shane Bonnot | CCA Texas Advocacy Director
In the March 2024 issue of Texas Saltwater Fishing Magazine, we detailed recent alterations in bag and slot limits for...

Respect the Resource and Our Fellow Fishermen

John Blaha | Assistant Director and Habitat Director
The Texas coast offers some of the most diverse, productive, and heavily-used waters along the entire Gulf coast. The Upper...

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