MAKING SCIENCE WORK FOR TEXANS FOR 50 YEARS!

TEXAS SEA GRANT IS A UNIQUE PARTNERSHIP THAT UNITES THE RESOURCES OF THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT, THE STATE OF TEXAS AND UNIVERSITIES ACROSS THE STATE TO CREATE KNOWLEDGE, TOOLS, PRODUCTS AND SERVICES THAT BENEFIT THE ECONOMY, THE ENVIRONMENT AND THE CITIZENS OF TEXAS.

FOCUS AREAS

Healthy Coastal Ecosystems

Although they are the foundation of life along the Gulf Coast, keeping coastal ecosystems healthy is a challenge because of the diversity of stressors each system faces.

Sustainable Fisheries and Aquaculture

Texas Sea Grant works to ensure safe, secure, and sustainable supplies of domestic seafood and decrease our reliance on seafood imports.

Resilient Communities and Economies

To balance demands on coastal resources, Texas must develop innovative policies, institutional capacities, and management approaches that increase community resilience.

STEM Literacy and Workforce Development

Texas Sea Grant promotes literacy by supporting students and the development of STEM educational programs, tools, and products.

TEXAS SEA GRANT STORIES

Want to see the real-world impact Texas Sea Grant is having, bringing science and stewardship to the Texas coast? Check out Stories.TexasSeaGrant.org!

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NEWS

Texas Shorelines: Know How to Escape the Grip of the Rip 

Now that it’s spring and warmer weather is on the way, you may be planning a trip to the beach. Before you go, there are a few things you need to know about staying safe from rip currents.  

Texas Shorelines: Marsh Madness—Here’s the Play-by-Play on Coastal Marshes

Much of Texas’ iconic seafood and attractive recreational opportunities can be attributed to the hundreds of miles of coastal marshes lining the state.

Texas Sea Grant Welcomes New Extension Agent for Aransas County

Marine Extension Agent Pat Cruz joins Texas Sea Grant’s award-winning extension team.

Texas Shorelines: Feeling Blue About Seafood? Consider the Crab.

COLLEGE STATION, Texas — When it comes to crabs, Texas isn’t the first state that comes to mind. However, the Texas commercial crabbing industry landed over 3 million pounds of blue crab in 2021, and recreational crabbing is considered a staple in many Texas coastal communities. So, if you’re looking to include more crab in…

Texas Shorelines: When it Rains, it Floods — Make Sure You’re Prepared

COLLEGE STATION, Texas — Insurance provides protection against all kinds of worst-case scenarios, like fires and car accidents. It can be difficult to predict when these events may occur, but understanding risk factors can help inform choices about coverage. In 2017, Hurricane Harvey showered Harris County with over 1 trillion gallons of water, flooding over…

Texas Sea Grant Selected for Strengthening Resilient Coastal Communities Funding Competition

Coastal Resilience Program Director Dr. Debalina Sengupta and her co-investigators received nearly $500K to improve resilience for coastal communities.

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