Gulf of Mexico

The Gulf of Mexico exhibit showcases the marine life found in the waters off the Texas coast, from stingrays and seahorses to grouper and snapper. A large cylindrical tank creates a dramatic visual centerpiece with schooling fish swirling around a coral reef structure.

The Gulf of Mexico is one of the most productive marine ecosystems in the world, supporting major commercial fisheries and providing habitat for hundreds of species. Pollution, overfishing, and the lingering effects of oil spills continue to threaten Gulf marine life.