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The University of Texas
Marine Science Institute
750 Channel View Drive
Port Aransas, TX 78373

Telephone Number: 361-749-6741
Fax Number: 361-749-6777

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The University of Texas Marine Science Institute's official address is 750 Channel View Dr., but the main entrance is located at 633 E. Cotter Ave.

Directions from the Ferry: go straight on Cotter Ave. through both stop lights and the 4-way stop sign towards the beach; MSI will be on the left before you get to the beach.

Directions from Padre Island: take Hwy. 361 to Port Aransas, go straight on S. Alister, at 2nd stop light, turn RIGHT on Cotter Ave., go straight through 4-way stop sign towards the beach; MSI will be on the left before you get to the beach.