Protecting the Texas Caribbean

 The Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary lies about 100 miles off the Texas coast and contains some of the world's healthiest coral reefs. But even there, there are threats. Read about those threats and what Sanctuary staff are doing about them. 

Big pool, tiny fish

Few swimming pools offer bathers potential encounters with a live fish, especially not an endangered one. And Balmorhea State Park’s pool is the only one in the world occupied by the tiny endangered Comanche Springs pupfish. Read more about it here. 

West Texas Rockets

The remoteness of tiny Van Horn, Texas, makes it a great place to see starry skies. The nearby Blue Origin launch site means it is also a place where you might see a rocket launch. Read about how some of the first launches changed the town.

The Insect Apocalypse

 Insects are disappearing, and we will miss them. Here are some ways you can help. 

Enjoy night skies indoors

At a planetarium, you can enjoy constellations, planets and other astronomical wonders from a comfy chair with no worries about light pollution from cities or satellites, cloudy skies, heat or cold, bugs, or the hard ground. And Texas has at least 15 to choose from. Read more in this piece for Texas Co-op Power Magazine. 

Kayaking in the City

Paddle a kayak on one of the waterways that flow through cities in Texas. These user-friendly boats are a great way to enjoy nature, wildlife, skyline views, history and more. Read about paddle outings and tours across the state in this piece for Texas Parks & Wildlife.  

Debunking Myths about Oysters

 One of those myths is that you can only eat oysters from September to April (months with an 'r' in them). But now that Texas allows oyster farming, we can enjoy this coastal delicacy year-round. Read all about it here.