Explore an Estuary in Downtown Rockport

Rockport-Fulton, Texas (July 15, 2010) – The Mission-Aransas National Estuarine Research Reserve (NERR) is pleased to announce the opening of the Bay Education Center. The newly constructed Center houses the first installment of interactive exhibits that reveal the ecological and economic importance of the Mission-Aransas Estuary. The exhibits also highlight the role that the Mission-Aransas NERR plays in estuary research, education, management, and protection. Half of the exhibits are currently installed and the remaining exhibits are slated for installation in late August or early September.

Science on a Sphere (SOS) is installed and ready to amaze Center visitors. Created by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, SOS uses computers and video projectors to display astronomical, geological, oceanic, and atmospheric information on a 68 inch diameter sphere. The Bay Education Center is one of only 51 sites worldwide to host SOS.

We invite the public to view the exhibits free of charge during the Center’s hours of operation, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday. Suzy Citek, the Center’s Education Specialist, will help visitors explore the exhibits and introduce them to the excitement of discovering Science on a Sphere. 

For more information about Science on a Sphere www.sos/noaa.gov and on

Mission- Aransas NERR visit: http://www.utmsi.utexas.edu/about-the-institute/mission-aransas-nerr.html.

About the Rockport-Fulton Chamber of Commerce

The Rockport-Fulton Chamber of Commerce constantly strives to provide the best programs and activities to improve business and build a better community, and is proud to maintain a 5-Star Accreditation from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. For more information on convention and corporate meeting services, community events, sponsor opportunities and places to stay contact the Rockport-Fulton Chamber of Commerce at (361) 729.6445 or (800) 242.0071, or via email at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

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