College of Marine Sciences & Maritime Studies
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Tiny Organisms, Big Insights: Phytoplankton Research Transforming Marine Science
Mar 5, 2026 • 5 min. readLed by Dr. Antonietta Quigg, the Phytoplankton Dynamics Lab at TAMUG uses phytoplankton to illuminate pressing environmental questions tied to water, climate, and energy.
Immortal Jellyfish: The Science of Falling in Love Again
Feb 12, 2026 • 4 min. readAs hearts turn toward promises of forever on Valentine's Day, a Texas A&M University at Galveston researcher examines how the blueprint for eternal love may be hidden in the life of a tiny jellyfish.
Texas A&M University at Galveston Makes its Broadway Debut with Launch of inaugural Billboard Campaign: Anchored in Galveston. Impacting the World.
Feb 4, 2026 • 3 min. readA Legacy of Resilience, A Future of Innovation
Historic Sea Turtle Release Draws Hundreds to Stewart Beach Following Cold-Stun Rescue Effort
Jan 30, 2026 • 3 min. readFrom Sea to Space: Turning the Tide on Microplastic Pollution
Jan 12, 2026 • 4 min. readMicroplastics are a big problem—but what if we could track them from orbit? Texas A&M University at Galveston researcher Dr. Karl Kaiser is pioneering a groundbreaking approach to monitor and combat ocean pollution using satellite technology.
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.









