Our Living Coastline

In 2023, adventurers Chrissy and Jay Kleberg walked every inch of Texas’ seven barrier islands – a distance of more than 370 miles – in just 21 days. This series tells the story of that journey and of the wildlife and people that inhabit this vibrant and resilient coast. For some, the Texas coast is merely a weekend destination; for others, it is dynamic, wild, and constantly under threat.

Season 1 Episode 5 | 26m 47s | CC

Chrissy and Jay meet with anglers and scientists fighting to save native oysters, the natural architects of the bays, and researchers who are stewarding millions of acres of critical wildlife habitat for the benefit of millions of migratory birds. Explore the Laguna Madre, one of the world’s six hypersaline lagoons, where nearly the entire Redhead ducks spend the winter.

Chasing the Tide