Harvest Monitoring and Estimation of Landings
In 2011, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) Coastal Fisheries Division estimated that more than 51,000 spotted seatrout and...
TP&W Field Notes
Water Spinach - Does it Pose a Threat to Texas Waterways?
Water Spinach (Ipomoea aquatic) is a popular green vegetable enjoyed by the Texas Asian American community. The plant is native...
Brown Tide in Baffin Bay: A look at what we have learned and what the future may hold
In the early 1990s the Baffin Bay area of the Laguna Madre was plagued by what turned out to be...
No Boat, No Problem…Go Fish
Why do people fish? Because they can. Where do people fish? Anywhere they can.
For almost forty years Texas Parks...
Migration, Gene Flow, and Marine Fishery Management
In fishing, as in life, there are few indisputable facts. However, you don't have to be a seasoned angler to...
Aging Red Snapper
Red snapper, Lutjanus campechanus, is a popular game fish and delectable table fare sought after by commercial and recreational fishermen...
Future for Fisheries
As a recent graduate from Texas A&M University Corpus Christi (TAMU-CC) I was fortunate to have been selected to intern...
Data from of Harvest Surveys Along the Texas Gulf Coast
If youre one of the lucky people in Texas who frequently fish our coastal waters and launch your vessel at...
Sabine: The Salinity Medley
The Sabine Lake ecosystem, located in southeast Texas, is quite unique on the Texas coast due to the existence of...
Jellyfish in Texas Coastal Waters
Texas bays and estuaries are filled with some interesting and sometimes scary creatures- sharks, stingrays, and jellyfish. Jellyfish belong to...
Gulf Coast Kitchen
Get all the latest coastal cuisine recipes from guides and authors.
Recipe of the month
Hashbrown Crusted Crab-Spinach-Egg Casserole
Created by Mary Anne Gunn – Many thanks to my dear friend for sharing this wonderful breakfast casserole. Perfect to...