Our Mission
To increase knowledge and understanding of the marine ecosystems, habitats, flora, fauna, and socioeconomics of the Texas coast and Gulf of Mexico through education and research
Public Outreach & Education
The Center for Coastal Studies is involved in various public outreach and education projects and works in conjunction with several institutions/agencies to preserve and conserve our natural resources
through education by reaching out to the public through:
The Center for Coastal Studies also creates, publishes, and displays educational materials in the forms of:
- Educational Signs for parks, reserves, and rookery islands
- Brochures and pamphlets
- Websites
Additional public outreach and education activities include:
- Refugio County Earth Sciences Field Day for Elementary and Middle school students
- Participation in Earth Day
- Seminars/presentations at various elementary, intermediate, and high schools in the surrounding
area about marine science and conservation
