Seagrass

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Seagrass

Seagrass Types

The five types of seagrass found in Texas.
Propeller Scarring

Propeller Scarring

Boat propellers scar when operated in shallow seagrass meadows.
Lift, Drift, Pole and Troll

Lift, Drift, Pole and Troll

Run TO the flats, NOT THROUGH the flats.

Seagrass Viewer

Seagrass Viewer

To find areas with seagrass in Texas use the TPWD Seagrass Viewer online.

Mobile-Compatible with ArcGIS for Smartphones: Mobile viewing requires ArcGIS for Smartphones/Tablets (see link on side bar) Texas Seagrass areas with Map note capability for sharing information.

Seagrass Management

Seagrass Protection

Seagrass Protection

How seagrass is protected in Texas.
Seagrass Conservation

Conservation Plan

The Seagrass Conservation Plan for Texas.
Seagrass Monitoring

Monitoring Program

The Texas Seagrass Monitoring and Strategic Plan.

Downloadable Publications

Seagrass Conservation Plan for Texas: Ten-Year Review and Update

Seagrass Conservation Plan for Texas: Ten-Year Review and Update

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Seagrass Conservation Plan for Texas - 1999

Seagrass Conservation Plan for Texas - 1999

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Boating and Seagrass Brochure - English

Boating and Seagrass Brochure | English

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Boating and Seagrass Brochure - Spanish

Boating and Seagrass Brochure | Spanish"

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Seagrass Protection Regulation Brochure

Seagrass Protection Regulation Brochure

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Seagrass Coloring Activity

Seagrass Coloring Activity

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Our Seagrass Partners and Sponsors

Mission Aransas National Estuarine Research Reserve Coastal Bend Bays and Estuaries Program The Coastal Studies Center at TAMU-Corpus Christi Galveston Bay Foundation Coastal Conservation Association TPWD Seagrass Conservation Group Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration