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Conservation

Protection and preservation of the Port Aransas way of life is about more than just the people who live there. Port A is home to a myriad of coastal wildlife, vegetation, and landscapes that contribute to the island’s ecosystem, making robust beach conservation efforts vital. Some of those conservation efforts are in the list below. 

Little Turtle

Turtles

The shores of Port Aransas are well-known for being home to a variety of sea turtles, including the endangered Kemp’s Ridley. Protection of these turtles and their nests is crucial, and you can read about those protection efforts...

A group of five volunteers in orange safety vests sit in the bed of a truck with trash bags and buckets

KPAB

Keep Port Aransas Beautiful, or KPAB, is a Gold Star affiliate of Keep Texas Beautiful that is “promoting the public interest in creating a cleaner more beautiful Port Aransas through volunteerism and education.”

Volunteers step off a boat carrying Up-2-U bags

Trash (Adopt A Beach)

An unfortunate reality of having such beautiful beaches is that they don’t stay that way on their own. Littering is an everyday challenge that organizations like Adopt-A-Beach aim to tackle. Read more, including how you can get...

Green grasses grow on dunes below a blue sky

Dune Safety

The sand dunes lining the coast are not only a signature feature of Port Aransas and Mustang island, but also an important one. Read more about the dunes and how to aid in their conservation.