College of Marine Sciences & Maritime Studies
Leading the nation with comprehensive programs in all things marine and maritime
Year In Review: Defining Stories & Moments Of 2025
Dec 17, 2025 • 5 min. readFrom historic campus milestones, former student highlights and groundbreaking faculty research, here are the stories and moments that made Aggieland by the Sea great this year.
Discoveries reveal Arabian Gulf hosts both ancient fossil bed containing newly identified sea cow species and world’s largest living dugong herd
Dec 10, 2025 • 5 min. readTwo new studies co-authored by a Texas A&M at Galveston biologist reveal Qatar as a 20-million-year hot spot for dugongs past and present.
From Storms to Solutions: Texas A&M Galveston Researcher Reveals How Mental Health and Economics Intersect in Disaster Recovery
Dec 5, 2025 • 3 min. readResearcher’s findings reveal how psychological trauma and economic strain intertwine after disasters– and why social support is key to breaking the cycle.
AI is charting a new course in maritime research at Texas A&M Galveston
Nov 4, 2025 • 3 min. readTwo new courses through the SEA-AI project blend artificial intelligence with maritime research, covering topics including autonomous shipping, cybersecurity and business intelligence.
Texas A&M experts help communities prepare for and recover from disasters
Oct 27, 2025 • 6 min. readWith data prediction models, researchers can help communities lessen the impact of future disasters on residents and their homes.
Port Of Galveston Donates 200th Anniversary Proceeds To Student Scholarships
Oct 20, 2025 • 2 min. readThe $300,000 donation supports the future of the maritime industry.
Anchored In Excellence: Texas A&M University At Galveston Celebrates World Maritime Day
Sep 25, 2025 • 3 min. readA new dock, new ship and continued commitment to the Blue Economy defines the campus’ bold trajectory.
Meet Texas A&M-Galveston Cadet Isaiah Castillo
Sep 23, 2025 • 2 min. readIsaiah Castillo ’26 shares his motivation to be a mariner.
Texas A&M-Galveston Researchers Secure $650K NSF Grant To Advance Arctic Ocean Science
Sep 18, 2025 • 3 min. readDrs. Rainer Amon and Karl Kaiser's research will use new and historical data to document long-term environmental changes.
Fair Winds And Following Seas To TS Kennedy
Sep 16, 2025 • 3 min. readMARAD took possession of the ship on September 16 as the academy prepares to usher in a new era.









