Texas State Aquarium Conservation Series
At the Texas State Aquarium, part of our mission is supporting wildlife conservation and we are doing that through our Wildlife Rescue program and numerous partnerships. The Aquarium is currently participating and supporting conservation research that improves wildlife populations of coral, sharks, ocelots and sea turtles.
Join us as we walk to you through our new video conservation series to learn more about the things we are proactively doing to contribute to conservation in the Coastal Bend.
Coral
The Texas State Aquarium has collaborated with Dr. Keisha Bahr at Texas A&M- Corpus Christi to research how changes in the chemistry of our ocean impact coral reefs.
Ocelots
In 2021, the Aquarium welcomed an ocelot named Milla, who arrived as part of the Ocelot Species Survival Plan (SSP).
Sea Turtles
Living on the Gulf Coast means living next to sea turtles, and the Texas State Aquarium is determined to help injured and cold-stunned sea turtles in the Corpus Christi Bay.
Sharks
As a big supporter of shark conservation, the Texas State Aquarium is heavily involved in partnering with other organizations to conduct shark research.
Sustainable Practices
To reduce our carbon footprint and reduce our energy usage, the Aquarium continually makes use of the latest technology in energy reduction and efficiency. These energy initiatives not only allow us to operate with less impact on the environment, but show thousands of guests how they too can adopt eco-friendly energy practices.
Giant Manta Ray Conservation
This summer, the Texas State Aquarium, NOAA, and the Marine Megafauna Foundation embarked on an expedition that took us far beyond our home state’s shores. We traveled to East and West Flower Garden Banks within FGBNMS to help shed light on the lesser-known aspects of manta ray distribution, especially among the juvenile population.
