TP&W Field Notes

Where did all those boats come from?

Norman Boyd | Coastal Fisheries Division | Port O’Connor
Does it look like there are too many boats on the bay to you? If you're a half hour late...

Rock of Ages

Adam Reimer | Fish & Wildlife Technician | Corpus Christi Marine Lab
The stench was overwhelming. I recall struggling to keep my lunch down, but I was focused on my prize. This...

Citizen Science on the Go: The iSnapper Self-Reporting App

Zack Thomas | Natural Resources Specialist
During the 2014 red snapper season Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) asked red snapper anglers to log onto the...

How to Start a Career in Fisheries with Texas Parks and Wildlife

Christopher Mace Ph.D. | Coastal Fisheries Division
Frequently, I meet people who express an interest in working for the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD), especially when...

Southern Flounder Biology and Management in Texas

Mike Stahl, Biologist | Dickinson Marine Lab
Southern flounder are the third-most sought after fish species by anglers fishing Texas bays and estuaries. They are the largest...

Saltwater Social Media

Julie Hagen | Social Media Specialist
In 2016, having an online presence through social media is expected from any organization looking to connect with its customers,...

Coastal Ecosystems are Habitats Shared by Sharks and Humans

Jonathan Davis M.S. and Carey Gelpi Ph.D. | Sabine Lake Marine Lab
Sharks occur in almost every marine habitat around the world. For example, the great lanternshark (Etmopterus princeps) occurs in the...

The Offshore Alternative

Brian Bartram | Corpus Christi Bay Ecosystem Leader
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

Roxie Miller | CCA Summer Intern | Upper Laguna Madre Marine Lab | Texas Parks & Wildlife Department
Life in a seagrass bed is simple. With abundant sunlight and food sources, seagrass communities are one of the most...

We're Not Alone!

Norman Boyd | San Antonio Bay Ecosystem Leader
One of the characteristics of fishing that makes it so challenging is that you can't usually see your quarry. Our...

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