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 […]
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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 […]
Marine Science Newsletter: Issue 35 keeps the UTMSI community connected with highlights from January to May 2025. This edition features research press releases, campus events, construction updates, graduating students, public […]
Since 1971, the South Jetty newspaper has been a reliable voice for the Port Aransas community, regularly featuring stories about the University of Texas Marine Science Institute (UTMSI). In 2023, […]
Beneath the warm, mineral-rich waters of Switzerland’s renowned Lavey-les-Bains Thermal Spa, the microbial world reveals surprising stability in the face of seasonal change. A new study published in Proceedings of […]
Coral reefs are likely one of the most common subjects of nature documentaries and hold special interest to the world for their diverse beauty and productivity. Often, they are depicted […]