National Estuarine Research Reserve (NERR)

In addition to academic institutions, the ECSC collaborates with three NERR sites (Apalachicola, Grand Bay and Mission-Aransas) and intends on collaborating with Flower Garden Banks Marine Sanctuary (FGBMS) - all of which are deeply involved in science and policy issues in the Gulf of Mexico regions. Besides providing site-based research opportunities, the collaborations increase opportunities for our students to learn about current management practices and issues affecting the Gulf region.

Over the past 10 years, we have built a strong partnership with several NERRs. A number of ECSC student thesis and dissertation projects, as well as postdoctoral research have been performed at NERR sites, in collaboration with NERR scientists and managers.

We presently maintain full-time field research coordinators and boats at three sites to foster and facilitate research activities.  To find out more information about each NERR site and the FGBMS, please visit the links below.