Keepers of the Coast is a watershed-based program, providing conservation information to area schools within a 12-county area. Funders include Coastal Bend Bays & Estuaries Program, ExxonMobil Foundation, Patsy & C.C. Winn and Ed Rachal Foundation.

Texas State Aquarium is a sponsor for the regional National Ocean Sciences Bowl Loggerhead Challenge. Over 20 Texas high schools participate. The high school academic competition focuses on ocean-related topics. To learn more about NOSB, visit the C.O.R.E.'s education page (www.nosb.org).

The Texas State Aquarium is partnering with CITGO Refining Company to bring education on line to teachers and students. You'll find program descriptions, classroom activities, and lots of interactive information on our coastal resources. Find out if you are a Wetland Wizard at www.aquariumteacher.com!

This is a network of local informal education providers working toward a common goal of enhancing opportunities for learning. Our mission is to build partnerships with area schools and to facilitate interaction and cooperation among the educational community as a whole. If you are interested in joining our group, please e-mail Tara Schultz, Director of Science Education, at tschultz@txstateaq.org.

Please contact our Education Department at 361.881.1204 or e-mail SeaLab@txstateaq.org.