Everyone loves the ocean, and most people know the ocean
through their experiences at the shore. These are often in or near an estuary,
yet few can even define the word if asked. Human activities such as filling
wetlands, armoring the shoreline, and discharging wastewater have seriously
impacted the integrity of coastal ecosystems. This workshop will help you teach
what estuaries are, how they are related to terrestrial and ocean systems, what
important services they provide for humans, and how to restore and protect
them. TEKS-correlated curriculum and support materials will be received.