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University of Texas Marine Science Institute
855 East Cotter Avenue
78373 Port Aransas , TX
United States
28° 1' 23.7828" N, 97° 1' 50.1816" W
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University of Texas Marine Science Institute
855 East Cotter Avenue
Port Aransas , TX, 78373
United States
Mission-Aransas National Estuarine Research Reserve
General Information

The mission of the Mission-Aransas Reserve at the University of Texas Marine Science Institute is to develop and facilitate partnerships that enhance coastal decision making through an integrated program of research, education, and stewardship. This mission allows us to achieve our vision of forming a center of excellence that creates and disseminates knowledge necessary to maintain healthy Texas coasts. The Reserve has three primary goals: (1)to improve knowledge of Texas coastal zone ecosystems structure and function, (2) to promote understanding of coastal ecosystems by diverse audiences, and (3) to promote public appreciation and support for stewardship of coastal resources.

The Mission-Aransas Reserve is administered by the University of Texas, but works in partnership with the following organizations to ensure that the goals of the Reserve are met: Texas General Land Office, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, Coastal Bend Land Trust, The Nature Conservancy, Fennessey Ranch, Texas Department of Transportation, Coastal Bend Bays & Estuary Program, and a representative from the local community.