PBS Show - Laguna Madre Special

Episode 26, Season 39 of Texas Parks & Wildlife, a weekly PBS series about the great outdoors. On this special episode of Texas Parks and Wildlife, we head to the coast to explore the sparkling waters of the Laguna Madre. This long, narrow bay system stretches 130 miles between Corpus Christi and the Rio Grande. Follow along as we go wade fishing in the shallows, birding along the bay, and studying the natural wonders of this pristine Texas treasure.

The Lure of The Laguna Madre - 1:20
Join the Islander Anglers, a saltwater and freshwater fishing club at Texas A&M Corpus Christi, as they go after black drum in the shallow waters of the upper Laguna Madre.

Birds of The Laguna Madre - 7:42
During the fall bird migration, the Laguna Madre provides a critical stopover for many migratory songbirds and a sanctuary for resident and overwintering species of shorebirds and waterfowl. The South Padre Island Birding and Nature Center is a great place to get a look at some of these majestic bird species. Tag along with a group of birders as they discover what birds are arriving on this windy fall day.

The Science of Saving Baffin Bay - 13:12
The salty waters of Baffin Bay, part of the upper Laguna Madre, have long been a fishing hotspot for anglers on the Texas coast. Over the last few decades however, scientists have become concerned with the water quality and other threats to these important fish populations. The Harte Research Institute and Texas Parks and Wildlife Department have been working to monitor the conditions of the bay and ensure a healthy future for the Laguna Madre.

Laguna Madre Sunset: Postcard From Texas - 24:27
Wind down with the wildlife as the sun sets along the Laguna Madre.

Chapters:
Intro - 00:00
Fishing Laguna Madre - 1:20
Birding Laguna Madre - 7:42
Saving Baffin Bay - 13:12
Laguna Madre Sunset - 24:27

Stories from this episode:

Episode 26, Season 39, Program 3226
Air Dates: March 31 - April 6, 2024 & September 29 - October 5, 2024

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[callie.envoyage]

This is awesome, thank you TPWD for all you do!

[tomcaldwell]

Thank you, TPWD and the Texas Parks, Wildlife Foundation, and Toyota for conserving the wild places in wild things of Texas.

[Aqua_Holic_Fishing]

Terrific video here, would love to see many more.

Massive pollution issues within our waters from thousands of sources.

Commercial overfishing is very discouraging to many anglers whom are true conservationists.

We must continue make these waterways great and protect them with all we have. Our children and grandchildren depend on us to have these national treasures when they’re out in their own.

[FishingWithCotton]

I love that PBS does this and that these videos are made!

[lesserkey]

Great video. I hope to see many more videos like this about the wildlife across the state.

[smittypyro]

Smittysez. Great job!
I'm excited to see the photography, the Science, but especially the young folks involved in gaining and sharing Knowledge, and hopefully solving problems and making us all better managers, stewards of our resources.
Way cool!

[stevenrobinson]

Over one hundred floating cabins permitted by the State of Texas are one of the primary causes of algal blooms in Baffin Bay and the Laguna Madre. But no mention of cabin waste impacts

[Jay-vyz]

I rented a BB cabin was Extremely Disappointed when used RR OPEN LID STRAIGHT TO THE BAY WATERS THAT MIGHT BE A GOOD PLACE TO LOOK ALL OF THE FLOATING CABINS JUST SAYING

[tonychristianson]

Use caution on Mustang Island. Park ranger with tattoo sleeves will ask for fish license then pull his gun while you reach for your wallet. He did that to me and my wife.

[davidjeon]

Hey TPWD I like poaching and keeping overslot fish out of season try and stop me LOLOLOL