Texas Parks and Wildlife
Sinking of the Kinta S, Turkey Work, CCC Memories
TV-PG
S30 • E11 Dec 28, 2014 30mThe Kinta S is the largest ship to be sunk in the Gulf of Mexico as part of Texas Parks and Wildlife’s artificial reef program, designed to turn oil rigs, retired ships and other hard substances into reef habitat for fish. Scientists are gaining a better understanding of the habitat needs and preferences of Rio Grande turkey populations by fitting turkey with tiny backpacks. Hear the stories of Civilian Conservation Corps veterans as they reunite in a park they helped build.