AUTHOR Sally Palmer
We have several free educational programs this Winter (2023). Port Aransas Patton Center, 855 East Cotter Ave. Our Public Lecture Series is back at UTMSI in our newly renovated Patton […]
News
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
In a recently released journal article published in Nature Communications, the Baker Lab discovered five new bacterial phyla from the deep sea. The team decided to name these phyla after […]
AUTHOR Sally Palmer
Happy Holidays! The week of December 18th, the Patton Center in Port A and the Bay Education Center in Rockport will be open Dec 20-22 from 10 am – 4 […]
AUTHOR Sally Palmer
The power of metagenomics strikes again. Marine microbiologists discovered five new bacteria phyla (four never described and one poorly described) from the ocean floor that contain an unusually large number […]
AUTHOR Sally Palmer
Last night, Captain Frank Ernst was honored and received the Coastal Steward Professional award at the 2022 Coastal Bend Bays Foundation Conservation and Stewardship Environmental Awards banquet. Frank Ernst has […]
AUTHOR Sally Palmer
First in-situ measurements of microplastic fluxes help answer the “missing plastic” question 150 million tons of plastic are polluting the ocean today – and because of its slow decay, the […]
AUTHOR Sally Palmer
In the oceans lurks a stubborn pool of dissolved organic nitrogen (DON) that no one had a clue how it formed – until now. A recent study in the Geophysical […]
AUTHOR Sally Palmer
The newly renovated Patton Center for Marine Science Education is open to the public starting October 18, 2022. The Center features eight large aquaria and engaging interactive displays, that will […]
AUTHOR Sally Palmer
As the school year begins, The University of Texas Marine Science Institute welcomes a new Associate Professor, Dr. Mark Lever. Dr. Lever uses highly-sophisticated instruments and techniques to understand the […]
AUTHOR Sally Palmer
UTMSI was happy to host and bring back the 14th annual Texas Bays and Estuaries Meeting (TBEM) to its campus and the newly renovated Patton Center for Marine Science Education. […]