Mission-

The mission of the Aquarium is to establish and maintain an Aquarium at Rockport Harbor that provides:

1) an educational and entertaining visitor experience that promotes understanding, conservation, and stewardship of marine resources and environments;

2) living exhibits focusing on local species; and

3) static and changing displays providing opportunities for the visitors of all ages to learn about research and management of coastal resources.

General-

The Aquarium is a non-profit Texas Corporation with volunteers for management, docents, operation and maintenance. The efforts are managed by a Board of Directors with committees responsible for all activities ranging from Executive Committee (providing day-to-day direction) to Volunteer Committee (all docent activities). These committees are defined in a Committee Policy and volunteers are always welcome. The Aquarium has one paid full time employee, MaryGrace Grieves is the Aquarist and the Administrator. She is responsible for care and feeding of all marine life as well as coordinating activites between the Aquarium and the Education Center. The Aquarium enjoys a long term relationship with Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Coastal Fisheries Division that provides the building housing the Aquarium and continuously support maintenance and operation while providing technical support and overall guidance.

Volunteers-

Volunteers are active in all Aquarium activities and are absolutely necessary for the Aquarium’s continuing success and growth. Volunteers typically work with the general public, as tour guides for tour groups and special interest groups and for fund raising activities.  Please contact Annette Hegen at 361-790-6217 if interested in joining the Aquarium volunteers.