Sea Center Texas - Texas Parks and Wildlife

Sea Center Texas - Texas Parks and Wildlife Sea Center Texas is a marine fish hatchery, public aquarium, and education center located in Lake Jackson, Texas.
(1231)

Sea Center Texas is operated by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department in partnership with the Coastal Conservation Association, The Dow Chemical Company and US Fish and Wildlife Service Sportfish Restoration Funds. The facility opened in 1996 and includes a visitor center with aquaria and exhibits of Texas marine life, the largest redfish hatchery in the world, 36 one-acre fish culture ponds, an

outdoor wetland exhibit and a youth fishing pond. COMMENT GUIDELINES
https://tpwd.texas.gov/socialmedia/comment-guidlines/

Camp day 4 ✅ done! Friday was the last day of camp for this cohort of students. Campers spent the day experiencing the c...
06/14/2026

Camp day 4 ✅ done!
Friday was the last day of camp for this cohort of students. Campers spent the day experiencing the coast they’ve been learning to protect. Through hands‑on restoration activities and responsible recreation, they discover how conservation and fun go hand‑in‑hand. At the conclusion of camp, students saw how healthy habitats, scientific monitoring, and good stewardship make it possible for people to enjoy Texas’ coastal resources for generations.

Fish ID Friday: Meet the Blue Tang! The blue tang — yes, the species that inspired a certain forgetful movie character ...
06/12/2026

Fish ID Friday: Meet the Blue Tang!

The blue tang — yes, the species that inspired a certain forgetful movie character — is a reef‑dwelling surgeonfish known for its electric blue body and bold black patterning. Juveniles start out bright yellow before shifting into their iconic adult colors.

Fast ID Tips:
- Oval body with vivid blue coloration
- Black “palette” pattern across the body
- Yellow caudal fin

Day 2 of camp ✅ done! Students investigated what fish anatomy and adaptations reveal about survival in Gulf environments...
06/10/2026

Day 2 of camp ✅ done!
Students investigated what fish anatomy and adaptations reveal about survival in Gulf environments. By examining morphology, internal structures, and microscopic samples, they saw how Coastal Fisheries uses these clues to guide stock enhancement and manage sustainable fisheries.

Day 1 of camp ✅ done!Today, campers explored the building blocks of a healthy coastal ecosystem. They learned how specie...
06/09/2026

Day 1 of camp ✅ done!
Today, campers explored the building blocks of a healthy coastal ecosystem. They learned how species interact through food webs, why indicator organisms matter, and how Coastal Fisheries monitors habitats to detect changes before they become problems. Tomorrow is all about fish health, adaptation, and survival!

It’s Fish ID Friday! Today’s spotlight: cobia (often referred to as ling)Juvenile cobia have a distinctive black lateral...
06/05/2026

It’s Fish ID Friday! Today’s spotlight: cobia (often referred to as ling)

Juvenile cobia have a distinctive black lateral band from the snout to the base of the tail (pictured). As they reach the adult stage, they can be identified by their chocolate brown color.

Fun fact: Cobia are highly sought sport fish and are great to eat!

Need some hours for school? For your job? Or just looking for something fun to do?Sea Center's largest event of the year...
06/01/2026

Need some hours for school? For your job? Or just looking for something fun to do?

Sea Center's largest event of the year, Shark Celebration, is right around the corner and we are looking for volunteers to assist with the event. Volunteer activities include face painting, education stations, assisting with backend tasks, creating decorations, etc.

Please email [email protected] for more information.

Hope to "sea" you there!

⚔️ Fish ID Friday: Atlantic CutlassfishMeet the Atlantic Cutlassfish (Trichiurus lepturus) — also commonly called ribbon...
05/29/2026

⚔️ Fish ID Friday: Atlantic Cutlassfish

Meet the Atlantic Cutlassfish (Trichiurus lepturus) — also commonly called ribbonfish. With their long, blade‑like bodies and metallic sheen, these fish glide through coastal waters like living swords. Large adults usually feed near the surface during the daytime, while juveniles and small adults feed near the surface during night.

Fun fact: Despite their fierce look, cutlassfish have no scales at all — their skin is smooth, shiny, and almost mirror‑like.

Sea Center Texas will be closed this coming Friday, May 29th for quarterly inventory. We will reopen for regular busines...
05/26/2026

Sea Center Texas will be closed this coming Friday, May 29th for quarterly inventory. We will reopen for regular business hours on Saturday, May 30th. Hope to sea you then!

🐟Fish ID Friday: Spanish HogfishThe Spanish Hogfish (Bodianus rufus) is the reef’s neon highlighter. Coloration of the f...
05/22/2026

🐟Fish ID Friday: Spanish Hogfish

The Spanish Hogfish (Bodianus rufus) is the reef’s neon highlighter. Coloration of the fish depends on the depth of water the fish is inhabiting. The upper half coloration will be blue if from shallow water and red if from deeper water. The rest of the body and tail are yellow.

Fun Fact: These fish are protogynous hermaphrodites, meaning they start life as a female and change into a male.

Address

302 Medical Drive
Lake Jackson, TX
77566

Opening Hours

Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm
Saturday 9am - 4pm
Sunday 1pm - 4pm

Telephone

+19792920100

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Sea Center Texas - Texas Parks and Wildlife posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Organization

Send a message to Sea Center Texas - Texas Parks and Wildlife:

Shortcuts

Share

Category