Highlights

Tuesday, 14 April 2015

The R/V Katy Education Programs Are Making a Difference

The education programs aboard R/V Katy at the University of Texas Marine Science Institute in Port Aransas, Texas, are producing the next generation of marine scientists through hands-on learning and exploration within our local bays and estuaries. Check out our latest...

Tuesday, 14 April 2015

11th Annual Texas Bays and Estuaries Meeting

On April 8th and 9th The University of Texas Marine Science Institute (UTMSI) and the Mission-Aransas Reserve hosted the eleventh annual Texas Bays and Estuaries Meeting. The meeting featured several distinguished speakers and had an attendance of over 140 researchers, students,...

Tuesday, 07 April 2015

Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation Honors Ben Vaughan III

On March 30th the Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation (TPWF) celebrated the achievements of great Texas conservationists, Ben F. Vaughan, III and Joe McBride, with an induction into the TPWF Hall of Fame. The University of Texas Marine Science Institute and its...

Monday, 06 April 2015

Ted Dunton Receives U.S. Arctic Research Commission’s First Place Photo Award

PORT ARANSAS, TX – Ted Dunton was awarded first place for the U.S. Arctic Research Commission’s “Observing the Arctic Photo Contest” in the civil infrastructure category. Ted has been operating the university’s Arctic Whaler research vessel for several years in support...

Wednesday, 01 April 2015

Bea Limon Receives UT Outstanding Staff Award

Beatrice “Bea” Limon has been selected to receive The University of Texas at Austin 2015 Outstanding Staff Award. Each year the university selects 30 recipients for this award.  Bea was selected from 200 nominees for her commitment to excellence and her...