Despite the damage that Hurricane Harvey caused to our campus, we are still hosting the Public Lecture Series, with the help of community partners. The first three lectures will be at Pioneer Beach Resort and the last lecture will be at the City of Port Aransas's community center.
University of Texas Marine Science Institute Public Lecture Series
Lectures at 7:00 p.m., doors open at 6:30 p.m.
February 1 - Celebrating a Legend: Tony Amos
Location- Pioneer Beach Resort, 120 Gulfwind Drive, Hwy 361, Port Aransas
Speakers:
Jace Tunnell and Alicia Walker, University of Texas Marine Science Institute
David Newstead, Coastal Bend Bays & Estuaries Program
Dr. Robyn Cobb, US Fish & Wildlife Service
Dr. Donna Shaver, Padre Island National Seashore
Mary Judson, South Jetty Newspaper
Stewart Jacoby, KEDT
February 8 - An Overview of Hurricane Harvey and Impacts to the Coastal Bend
John Metz, National Weather Service
Location- Pioneer Beach Resort, 120 Gulfwind Drive, Hwy 361, Port Aransas
February 15 - Swimming Through a Sea of Nonsense: Choosing Seafood that is Good for You and the Environment
Dr. Ken Webb, The University of Texas Marine Science Institute
Location- Pioneer Beach Resort, 120 Gulfwind Drive, Hwy 361, Port Aransas
February 22 - The Resilience of Wintering Habitat for Whooping Cranes: After Hurricane Harvey
Dr. Liz Smith, International Crane Foundation
Location- Community Center, 408 N. Alister, Port Aransas
Call (361)749-6711 for questions. Please note that the Marine Science Education Center and Wetlands Education Center (855 East Cotter Ave.) are closed for renovations.
