AUTHOR Sally Palmer
The scientists use old-fashion hard-work to collect that marine debris to count all of the items in the survey area. Credit: Jace Tunnell.Ecologists with the Mission-Aransas National Estuarine Research Reserve […]
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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.
Stay tuned for more updates as we continue to push the boundaries of marine science and education.
AUTHOR Sally Palmer
The 2015 Science Fair at the H.G. Olsen Elementary School in Port Aransas was a success. Credit: Matt Khosh, The University of Texas Marine Science Institute.Last week was the Port […]
AUTHOR Sally Palmer
Workshop participants learned about wetlands and how the carbon stored here is being used in the carbon market and GHG offset credits. Credit: Jace Tunnell, The University of Texas Marine […]
AUTHOR Sally Palmer
We sat down with Venus to talk about who she is and why she bloomed where she was planted. Position: Administrative Associate, but “I love the title of secretary” Tell […]
AUTHOR Sally Palmer
The 2015 field team from the University of Texas, Texas A&M University, and University of California – Santa Cruz. Credit: Lee Fuiman.Dr. Lee Fuiman and his research team just returned […]
AUTHOR Sally Palmer
This weekend UTMSI friends and family celebrated being a part of the Institute with a picnic at Robert’s Point Park. The event coincided with Halloween and was complete with children […]
AUTHOR Sally Palmer
Mobula rays like this one pictured, can leap up to heights of six feet and higher. Scientists are trying to figure out why. Credit: Patrik Neckman.Baja is the world’s second […]
AUTHOR Sally Palmer
The University of Texas Marine Science Institute (UTMSI) in Port Aransas, Texas invites outstanding candidates for the 2016 Discovery Fellowship in Marine Science. This highly selective doctoral studies fellowship is open to […]
AUTHOR Sally Palmer
“David and Goliath.” David Castro is pictured with a spawning aggregation of Bigeye Trevally (Caranax sexfasciatus) in Cabo National Park, Mexico. Credit: Octavio Aburto, ILCP. PORT ARANSAS, Texas — Countries […]
AUTHOR Sally Palmer
This fall, The University of Texas Marine Science Institute will experience a boom in international brain power with the addition of seven new postdoctoral fellows and one Fulbright Scholar from […]