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Concerns of Shrimp Virus Across Texas Gulf Coast
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) biologists have reported that imported frozen shrimp can carry viruses and other diseases that...
TP&W Field Notes
No Fun for the Cold Stun: Sea Turtle Rescues
It was the first day back at work after the holiday break in January 2018. We all knew it wasn’t...
Oysters in Texas Coastal Waters
There are a wide variety of mollusk species found in Texas estuarine waters. Most of these species occur as single...
What’s That Smell?
Are fish kills on the rise in Galveston Bay?
The Upper Texas Coast has had its fair share of fish...
Going Vertical for Red Snapper
Honestly, it’s hard to drop a hook down on any of the natural or artificial reef habitats in the Gulf...
Sheepshead Biology and Management in Texas
Sheepshead, also known as convict fish because of the dark stripes on their sides, are a moderately sought after or...
A “Wild” Approach to Stock Enhancement
Stock enhancement is a fisheries management tool used to help supplement wild fish populations by introducing hatchery-reared fish into the...
Across Space and Seasons: Patterns in Texas Marine Communities
It’s a beautiful day and you’re out enjoying our wonderful Texas bays and marine waters when you notice Texas Parks...
Fishin’ and Grinnin’
As a state agency, Texas Parks and Wildlife has always emphasized the importance of getting people outdoors and enjoying the...
10 Years Later: A Review of the Impact of the 5-fish Bag Limit for Spotted Seatrout in the Lower Laguna Madre
In 2007, Dr. Larry McKinney, who was the Director of the TPWD Coastal Fisheries Division at the time, wrote a...
