Yesterday's Oysters are Helping Build a Healthier Tomorrow When visitors enjoy fresh Gulf oysters at local restaurants, most never think about what happens to the shells afterward. Thanks to the Sink Your Shucks Oyster Recycling Program, those shells get a second life, helping to restore the very…
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The 2026 Festival February 19–22, 2026 Each year since 1996, the Whooping Crane Festival in Port Aransas, Texas, has celebrated the annual return of the cranes to their wintering habitat at the Aransas National Wildlife Refuge. In 2026, the festival is back and ready to celebrate its 29th…
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Texas Clear Water Oyster Gardens Perched on floating cages in the southern reaches of Aransas Bay, Texas Clear Water Oyster Gardens is rewriting Port Aransas’s seafood story. Run by islanders Bill and Amelia Strieber, the two-acre farm is the first permitted oyster operation in Port A—and just the…
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Presented by the University of Texas Marine Science Institute Saturday, October 12, 2024 Explore the natural wonder of Port Aransas at Island Science Day, brought to you by the University of Texas Marine Science Institute! At this open-house style event, you'll be able to take boat rides, go on…
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The turtles are coming ashore! It's that time of year again when sea turtles leave thier wet world behind and head for dry land. Making the journey to shore all in an effort to lay their eggs in a safe location. You can help protect these critters by doing your part to help detect and protect sea…
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In honor of World Conservation Day Located on the true Texas coast, Port Aransas offers an abundance of natural wonders waiting to be explored. As ecotourism gains popularity among travelers seeking sustainable and educational experiences, Port Aransas emerges as a prime destination for those who…
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National Clean Beaches Week National Clean Beaches Week is fast approaching, so here are 5 tips on how you can show the Port Aransas beach some TLC in honor of the week! Keep Your Trash Out of the Sand It's no coincidence that National Clean Beaches Week coincides with the Fourth of July…
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Happy World Sea Turtle Day Port Aransas is rich with wildlife, from dolphins to unique migrating birds. Perhaps one of the most exciting sights for a visitor, though, is a glimpse of a sea turtle bobbing along near the jetty rocks! Port Aransas is lucky enough to be home to several of the world’s…
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Earth Day at Palmilla Beach Resort & Golf Community in Port Aransas Every day is Earth Day when you live on the beach! From the call of the seagulls in the sky to the soft give of the sand beneath your feet, Port Aransas & Mustang Island are surrounded by daily reminders of how important it is to…
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Global Recycling Day is here, which means it's time to party! Just kidding, Global Recycling Day is actually a time reserved for self-reflection and learning about how your own trash habits affect the world around you. For example, researchers from Dauphin Island Sea Lab and Mission-Aransas…
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