Projects

  Sea turtles are like marine dinosaurs Sea turtles have existed since the time of the dinosaurs. The earliest marine turtle lived about 120 million years ago. The Desmatochelys padillai was 6 feet (183 cm) long and looked like modern turtles, as... Read More

  The Christmas Bay Foundation encourages responsible recreational use of Texas waters and coastal resources, including fishing, crabbing, and boating. Unfortunately, some users neglect to leave areas “as they found them,” not only with trash but with abandoned methods of... Read More

  One of the single most important elements for the fulfillment of the Christmas Bay Foundations’ mission is the nexus of recreation and education. People can be brought out to enjoy a peaceful day on the water, immersed in the... Read More

One of the iconic birds of the Gulf Coast is the majestic Great Blue Heron, with its striking colors, the graceful seep of its long neck, and the elegant stride of the wader. To assist the health of this beloved... Read More

Christmas Bay is an important rookery for many coastal birds, including threatened species. Sustainable recreational use requires awareness of habitat impact to avoid unintended harm. The Christmas Bay Foundation worked with Dr Richard Baldauf, Director of Education at the Houston... Read More