AUTHOR Sally Palmer
Estuaries are no strangers to changing rainfall conditions, and climate forecasts indicate that the pace and magnitude of change will continue to increase. A snapshot of the future for estuaries […]
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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
Not many people pay attention to the small islands in our bay systems. They’re too small and too low in elevation for people, but they are what colonial waterbirds call […]
AUTHOR Sally Palmer
JULY 5-7, 2023 PORT ARANSAS, TX $100 STIPEND 16 CONTACT HOURS The Mission-Aransas NERR is hosting a Teachers on the Estuary workshop for middle and high school teachers. This year […]
AUTHOR Sally Palmer
Understanding how ocean acidification can change nitrogen cycling is critical to determining future impacts. Waters with lower pH can change what chemical reactions take place, and to date, there has […]
AUTHOR Sally Palmer
The creation of shipping channels for industry has, as a byproduct, also created an important habitat for fish – both in habitat for spawning aggregations and providing a refuge during […]
AUTHOR Sally Palmer
PORT ARANSAS, TEXAS UT Summer Science is an exciting, inquiry-based learning experience for youth entering 3rd through 8th grade. Throughout the week, participants will be immersed in science, technology, […]
AUTHOR Sally Palmer
Every February, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department closes the bays to commercial and recreational crabbing for a 10-day period. This temporary closure enables a coordinated effort by agencies and […]
AUTHOR Sally Palmer
Hydrothermal vents and submarine volcanos can support abundant life, as shown in many nature documentaries. The same compounds from the Earth’s Mantle and Earth’s Crust that support the large tube […]
AUTHOR Sally Palmer
Just this week, graduate student J.D. Carlton was selected as a finalist for a 2023 Presidential Management Fellow. Of the more than 10,000 individuals worldwide who applied for the program, […]
AUTHOR Sally Palmer
The Matagorda Bay Mitigation Trust recently announced funding for 15 environmental projects along the Texas Coast, and researchers from UTMSI will lead three of them. The Matagorda Bay Mitigation Trust […]