RESEARCH AND MONITORING

Mission-Aransas National Estuarine Research Reserve, Texas

Research Coordinator: Dr. Ed Buskey

Professor, Department of Marine Science

The National Estuarine Research Reserve System (NERRS) was created to increase our ability to responsibly manage estuarine ecosystems through research and education. The NERRS provides a mechanism for addressing scientific and technical aspects of coastal management problems through a comprehensive, interdisciplinary and coordinated approach.

The Research and Monitoring Program will result in greater scientific understanding of the estuarine system and its resources, and provide information for resource managers and policy decision makers to facilitate sound coastal management decisions. 

The Research Plan strives to promote individual as well as interdisciplinary research efforts not only within the National Estuarine Research Reserve (NERR) boundary but also throughout its watershed. This is accomplished by encouraging efforts in a variety of disciplines including inter habitat comparative studies, watershed studies, anthropogenic impact studies etc. Another goal of the Research Plan is the promotion of understanding of coastal ecosystems by diverse audiences.

Research Goals of the NERRS

NERRS Policies and Priorities

Mission-Aransas NERR Research and Monitoring

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