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The University of Texas Marine Science Institute
750 Channel View Drive
Port Aransas, TX 78373-5015
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #3 of 9 attractions in Port Aransas
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Traveller Description: Free admission to see tanks displaying sea horses, eels, oysters, fish and other marine life.
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Attraction type: Aquarium
Activities: Group tours/walking tour
Address: 750 Channel View Drive Port Aransas, TX 78373-5015
Tel: 361-749-6729
Fax: 361-749-6777

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“It's free and it's educational.”
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5 of 5 stars
WaterLoverBrad
San Antonio, TX
27 Apr 2009
2/2 found this review helpful

First of all, this is a school above all so do not expect the frills of some other aquariums. The actual aquarium was not incredible but it was neat to see that the fish were cared for in their natural habitats. The school does not make special concessions for people wanting to view the fish. They are kept in dimly... more

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The University of Texas Marine Science Institute Address

750 Channel View Drive, Port Aransas, TX 78373-5015
Tel: 361-749-6729 Fax: 361-749-6777