NOTICE: UTMSI suffered damage in Hurricane Harvey. Our Port Aransas campus and the Bay Education Center in Rockport are currently closed.

Thank you for your interest in booking a program or field trip with UTMSI.  Currently, registration is closed through the end of 2017. We anticipate opening up for registration by the end of the year for programs or visit opportunities in 2018.  Please complete the Visiting Group Request form to ensure we have your request and contact information.  We will contact you when we begin the registration process.  Questions? Contact us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

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Welcome to the University of Texas Marine Science Institute!

The Institute established the first marine science public education program in Texas more than 30 years ago, and strengthening science education remains one of the most important facets of our work.

Hundreds of teachers participate in our workshops, and we host field trips for thousands of students and their teachers yearly. The Institute provides educational Road Scholar programs for hundreds of participants each year.

Tens of thousands of visitors regularly enjoy our Marine Science Education Center and Wetlands Education Center located at 855 E. Cotter Avenue, Port Aransas Texas 78373.

Use the link on the left column to get more information on our programs.