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Breathe easy. It appears our microbial ancestors used oxygen, too.   The most widely accepted scientific explanation for the arrival of all complex life on Earth has had an unsolved […]

As many people in South Texas are aware, plastic, like the cushions on outdoor furniture, can dramatically break down when exposed to the sun. The same process is happening to […]

We’re excited to share the latest edition, Issue 36, of our Marine Science News, now available online! This issue highlights key updates, upcoming initiatives, and inspiring stories from across our […]

On Saturday, November 1, 2025, a severe hailstorm swept through the Coastal Bend, causing catastrophic impacts on local bird populations. The Amos Rehabilitation Keep (ARK) was first on the scene […]

A novel analysis combining chemistry and ocean modelling reveals that Texas is likely a source of nurdle pollution to Mexican coastlines. These tiny plastic pellets, comparable in size to a […]

Experience the science and beauty of our coastal environment at Bay Education Day on Saturday, October 25th, from 12:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the Bay Education Center in Rockport (121 […]

Genetic Identification for the Protection of Sharks and Rays Rapid genetic testing is emerging as a powerful ally in monitoring and protecting shark and ray populations from the black-market wildlife […]

This fall, the Office of the Vice President for Research, Scholarship and Creative Endeavors welcomes the 2025-2026 cohort of the Research Leaders Academy. First launched in 2023 and held every other […]

The Freckled Guitarfish (Pseudobatos lentiginosus) is a small, bottom-dwelling ray native to the Gulf and western North Atlantic. Listed as Vulnerable by the IUCN, we still know very little about […]