Texas Gulf Coast Council of Diving Clubs

Environmental Affairs

One of the purposes and objectives of TGCC, as specified in the TGCC Constitution, is to "foster environmental awareness in the dive community". Understanding that there are many larger and more powerful organizations dedicated solely to environmental issues, we believe our role is best suited to scout for issues of relevance to us as divers and direct you to those organizations. We support the efforts of these organizations with respect to these issues. We especially support the FGBNMS Sanctuary Advisory Council.

Flower Gardens Banks National Marine Sanctuary

Many divers do not realize that the Texas gulf coast offers diving opportunities on vibrant coral reefs teeming with marine life in clear water. While they are located 110 miles offshore, weekend public charters are available most of the year. See the FGBNMS website to learn more. The FGBNMS Sanctuary Advisory Council facilitates communication between the sanctuary staff and groups such as TGCC that are interested in how sanctuary resources are managed.

TGCC Member Alert - Your response to DMP needed

TGCC written response to Flower Gardens Draft Management Plan (DMP) - Jan 13, 2011

TGCC verbal presentation at Flower Gardens Draft Management Plan (DMP) public hearing - Nov 17, 2010

TGCC response to Flower Gardens Management Plan Review 2007

FGBNMS research vessel - R/V Manta
R/V Manta, a state of the art research vessel for the Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary, was officially dedicated at a ceremony on June 27, 2008.

Miscellaneous

Climate change and the Gulf of Mexico Alliance
Casey Roberts of the Gulf Restoration Network calls for us to write letters to our governors, urging their appointees to the Gulf of Mexico Alliance to create a Climate Change priority team.

Frank and Joyce Burek have received numerous awards; the latest is having a newly discovered fish named after them - the Mardi Gras Wrasse, Latin name Halichoeres burekae.