Coastal Ecosystems are Habitats Shared by Sharks and Humans
Sharks occur in almost every marine habitat around the world. For example, the great lanternshark (Etmopterus princeps) occurs in the...
TP&W Field Notes
The Offshore Alternative
For those of us that crave that sweet red snapper flesh but don't have the means to get offshore (or...
Feeling Crabby: Blue Crab Cannibalism, Predation, and Habitat
Life in a seagrass bed is simple. With abundant sunlight and food sources, seagrass communities are one of the most...
We're Not Alone!
One of the characteristics of fishing that makes it so challenging is that you can't usually see your quarry. Our...
Drumming Up Some Fun
During my Coastal Conservation Association sponsored internship with the Texas Parks and Wildlife DepartmentCoastal Fisheries Division in the Aransas Bay...
Green Sea Turtle DNA Research
There are seven species of sea turtles in the world today. Generally, these species have tropical distributions (existing near the...
Sharks of Sabine Lake
Texas coastal anglers often target red drum, spotted seatrout, and southern flounder, often called "The Big Three." For those making...
TPWD Getting Kids Hooked on Fishing
Most people that are aware of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) Coastal Fisheries Stock Enhancement Program have a...
iSnapper: A “Smart” Solution to Improve Red Snapper Management
There is something that draws people to the Texas Gulf Coast. It might be the beautiful sunrises, or the relaxing...
Are the Jellyfish Moving In?
Jellyfish are gelatinous organisms that have been in existence for over 500 million years. While pulsating and drifting in the...
