Park Ranger
Working and Careers in Water and Aquatic Science A park ranger works to educate people about the natural environment, history,...
Water for People and the Environment
We are all connected by water. All living things need water. The earth has a remarkable system of transporting and recycling water for our use. Because we live on a planet, with a finite supply of water, we must take care of our natural resources, especially the water we use where we live. It doesn’t matter if we are a community of humans or a community of aquatic plants and animals, we all live downstream of someone or some organism that needs and uses the water. We should treat the water that we use the same way we hope the water we use was treated by others.
Be an Ethical Angler
An ethical angler does more than just follow fishing regulations Photo credit: Texas Parks and Wildlife Do the right thing....
Conservation Officer
Working and Careers in Water and Aquatic Science A fish and wildlife conservation officer, sometimes called a game warden, enforces...
Fishing for Conservation
One of the most fun ways to use your knowledge about aquatic science is to go fishing. It’s a great way to spend time with friends and family outdoors. With over 191,000 miles of rivers, 212 major lakes, 367 miles of coastline, and 3,300 miles of bays and estuaries, Texas has many places to go fishing. Hike or take a canoe or boat to a fishing spot. Try camping near a lake. Cook what you catch and have a picnic. Fishing is a great way to learn about nature. When you go fishing for fun, you are called an angler. To be a good angler, you need patience, fishing skills, and knowledge about aquatic ecosystems.
Oceans: The Gulf of Mexico
The Gulf of Mexico is the ninth largest ocean basin in the world, covering almost 600,000 square miles. This is twice the size of Texas. At its deepest point the bottom is 2.7 miles underwater, but most of the Gulf is much shallower. About 60% of the Gulf is less than 700 feet deep. The Gulf is one of the most productive waters in the world for aquatic organisms. It provides habitat for many of our most important seafoods. The Gulf is productive in other ways, too. The Gulf holds one of the world’s largest reserves of oil and gas, leading to an extensive petroleum industry. The Gulf’s combination of ecosystem productivity, industrial importance, and accessibility has made it one of the most important waters to people on Earth as well as one of the most threatened by human actions and neglect.
Recycle an Oyster Reef Class Project
Aquatic Science Class Project to Recycle an Oyster Reef Students volunteer for an aquatic science class project to help restore...
Texas’ great winged migrations
Texas coast wetlands serve as the key wintering ground for millions of North American waterfowl during their annual migrations. Photo...
Benthic Ecologist
Working and Careers in Water and Aquatic Science A benthic ecologist works to study aquatic life that lives on the...
Bays and Estuaries
Bays and Estuaries Chapter 11 Chapter Video Introduction Texas bays and estuaries provide vital ecosystems and nursery habitat for many...
Wildlife Biologist
Working and Careers in Water and Aquatic Science A wildlife biologist or wildlife technician works with all forms of wildlife...
Wetlands
Wetlands Chapter 10 Chapter Video Introduction Wetlands are among the most productive ecosystems in the world, and home to many...
Fish Hatchery Biologist
Working and Careers in Water and Aquatic Science A fish hatchery biologist and technician raise fish to be stocked into...
Lakes and Ponds
Lakes and Ponds Chapter 9 Chapter Video Introduction Lakes and ponds provide habitat for many plants, insects, fish, birds and...
Stream Ecologist
Working and Careers in Water and Aquatic Science A freshwater stream ecologist and river ecologist study the animal and plant...