AUTHOR Amanda R. Jacoby
A significant cold-stunning event is currently unfolding along the Texas coast, as plummeting water temperatures leave sea turtles in a vulnerable state. The event began on January 20, 2025, when […]
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Below, you’ll find the latest news stories showcasing the University of Texas Marine Science Institute (UTMSI) cutting-edge research, exciting community outreach programs, and the many ways UTMSI is making an impact in marine science. From discoveries in coastal ecosystems to efforts in conservation, these stories highlight the work of our talented faculty, students, and staff, with a reach that spans from the Gulf of Mexico to Alaska.
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AUTHOR Sally Palmer
Notice: The Patton Center Closed for Private Event Please be advised that the Patton Center will be closed for a private event on Friday, January 24th, 2025 and Saturday, January […]
AUTHOR Sally Palmer
The Patton Center in Port Aransas and the Bay Education Center in Rockport will be closed for Thanksgiving from Thursday, November 28th, to Monday, December 2nd. Wishing everyone a safe […]
AUTHOR Sally Palmer
Celebrate 83 years of marine science with us at Island Science Day on Saturday, October 12th from 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.!
AUTHOR Sally Palmer
While Hurricane Francine was moving through the Gulf of Mexico, it passed over East Flower Garden bank and dislodged a Sofar spotter buoy that Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary […]
AUTHOR Amanda R. Jacoby
Plastics might be more resilient than you think—new research shows they can survive in the ocean for decades. A study released in Environmental Science & Technology documents how commercially available […]
AUTHOR Sally Palmer
Wetlands are known to produce and contribute a substantial amount of methane that is released into the atmosphere. Most of that methane gets produced from microbes in rich, and sometimes […]
AUTHOR Sally Palmer
For many years, parrotfishes have been considered an essential tool for coral reef management as they are known for helping corals grow and survive by grazing on algae and cyanobacteria […]
AUTHOR Sally Palmer
The Deep Sea Roundup, the oldest fishing tournament on the Texas coast, will take place from July 11th to 14th at the Port Aransas Civic Center. This tournament has a […]
AUTHOR Sally Palmer
As any good angler knows, large pelagic fish are hard to track, and getting a grasp of their populations and the areas or habitats they prefer is even harder. In […]