Highlights
Taking Science to the Community
The University of Texas Marine Science Institute hosted “Science Night” in coordination with the Port Aransas Independent School District this past February. Science Night was an opportunity for elementary and middle school students and their families to learn about the unique...
Immersing Educators in Science Learning
This past March, a group of education leaders and practitioners from across south Texas convened to immerse themselves in the research and theories of teaching and learning science. This “Reflecting on Practice” workshop was hosted at The University of Texas Marine...
Students and Scientists Hone Their Skills in a Writing Workshop
Dr. Tom Lindsay discusses strategies for writing documents that are concise with a structured flow and logic.Students and postdoctoral fellows developed their writing skills with a full-day workshop and writing retreat last week. Drs. Sara Saylor and Tom Lindsay from The...
Sea Turtle Nesting Season Begins on the Texas Coast
Keep your eyes peeled while on the beach because the sea turtle nesting season along the Texas coast begins on April 1, 2017. Visitors to Texas beaches can help protect the most critically endangered sea turtle in the world, the Kemp’s...
CCA Awards Tunnell Duo
At their annual banquet, held this March, the Coastal Conservation Association (CCA) Texas Corpus Christi Chapter honored Dr. Wes Tunnell and his son Jace Tunnell for their conservation efforts. Dr. Wes Tunnell received the Conservation Lifetime Achievement Award and Jace Tunnell was honored...
The Science of Aquaculture
Tune in to hear Dr. Lee Fuiman and Jeff Kaiser discuss fisheries and aquaculture research projects at the University of Texas Marine Science Institute in Port Aransas. Topics include snook, state record flounder, pigfish as a bait, spawning fish, “Pepper” the...
Regional Science Bowl Showcases Local Talent
Student discusses marine science problem. Image courtesy of Texas Sea Grant (Rhonda Cummins).This past Saturday, February 18, 2017 fifteen teams from nine schools throughout South Texas competed for the opportunity to win the Loggerhead Challenge. The Loggerhead Challenge is the Southern...
Summer Science Registration Open for Coastal Bend residents
This year's Summer Science themes are "Motion of the Ocean: Senses and Sensations in the Sea" and "Go with the Flow: Land-Sea Connections!" Summer Science 2017 registration is now open for Coastal Bend residents! Registration for students in all other areas...
Joan Holt to Receive Harvey Weil Professional Conservationist of the Year Award
Dr. Joan Holt will receive the Harvey Weil Professional Conservationist of the Year award this March 18, 2017. Courtesy photo. Professor Emeritis, Dr. Joan Holt, will be honored with the Harvey Weil Professional Conservationist of the Year award on Saturday March...
Women in Marine Science
Researcher and graduate student, Victoria Congdon (in orange), teaches girls about seaweed and the animals that depend upon it. Photo credit: Amanda Taylor.Zooplankton bingo was just one of the exciting brain teasers that was offered at last weekend’s Women in Marine...
Reed Earns Scholarship
Erin Reed, a graduate student studying the spawning patterns of local fish, recently received a Harry Tennison Scholarship by the Sportsmen's Club of Fort Wort. Pictured here with Mike Morgan, Coastal Ecologist with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. Courtesy photo.We’re...
Black Recognized in International Science Community
Dr. Bryan Black was recently recognized by the International Council for the Exploration of the Sea for his service through his leadership of a group of scientists from across the world. Dr. Black is an associate professor whose research is determining...
Working Together for Wetlands
Students from the Fulton Learning Center stand eye to eye with a Whooping Crane at the Bay Education Center. Photo credit: Martha McLeod.In an environmental educator’s ideal world, more students would participate in mission-targeted, reserve field experiences that support what their...
It's Public Lecture Season!
Join us for a series of FREE presentations about marine environments - led by the people who study them Are you interested in science and want to learn more about seals, birds, fish, or the weather? If so, our free public...
Registration is Open for Women in Marine Science Day
The University of Texas Marine Science Institute (UTMSI) and Mission-Aransas Reserve are hosting its third Women In Marine Science Day on Saturday, February 4, 2017 from 8 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. at the Institute (855 East Cotter Avenue, Port Aransas, Texas...
2016 Seatrout Season Wrap-up
Graduate student, Chris Biggs, collects a spotted seatrout to help determine their spawning habitats. Courtesy photo. Spotted seatrout, Cynoscion nebulosus, are among the most sought after fish by recreational anglers throughout the Gulf of Mexico. From April through September, seatrout congregate...
Bay Talks are Back
Join us for a series of FREE presentations on Fridays at the Bay Education Center in Rockport. Are you interested in science or the coast and want to learn about a diverse range of topics - from plankton to people? If...NERRd’s Unite!
Each year the National Estuarine Research Reserve System, which is comprised of 28 Reserves from all around the country, meet up in the fall, and typically at a different Reserve year to year. In mid-November this year we had our meeting...
Esbaugh Honored by Society for Experimental Biology
Assistant Professor, Andrew Esbaugh, receives the runner up position in the 2017 President’s Medal competition from the Society for Experimental Biology.Fish physiologist, Dr. Andrew Esbaugh, with the University of Texas Marine Science Institute was recently awarded the runner up position for...The University of Texas
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