Coastal Fisheries

We manage saltwater habitats to ensure sustainable populations of marine life.

Conduct research to support marine life management goals.
Conserve and restore coastal habitats including offshore artificial reefs.
Ensure adequate freshwater inputs to the state's bays and estuaries to maintain healthy water and aquatic habitats.
Operate saltwater hatcheries, monitoring and stocking programs to support recreational and commercial fishing.

Career Opportunities

Scientists
Marine fisheries and hatchery biologists, research scientists, geneticists, ecologists, hydrologists, engineers, statisticians
Technicians
Field technicians, mechanics, construction tradesmen, research assistants, equipment operators
Geographic Information Specialists
Computer scientists, geographers, analysts
Boat Captains
Airboats, bay boats, oceangoing vessels
Divers
Scientific divers, decompression divers, mixed-gas divers
Education and Community Specialists
Outreach event coordinators, angler and boater education instructors, volunteer coordinators

Have Texas' beautiful bays, estuaries and Gulf waters as our office
Conduct vital cutting-edge research on marine ecosystems
Work with world-class scientists
Be an important part of the nation's longest-running marine fisheries sampling program