College of Marine Sciences & Maritime Studies
Dr. Ashley Ross Makes Strides In Community Resilience
February 12, 2025
Dr. Ashley Ross '03, '10 is dedicated to safeguarding communities in the face of disaster. The Department of Marine and Coastal Environmental Science professor's work, situated at the intersection of community resilience and social identity, explores how people react to ... Read More
Galveston Campus Hosts Third Annual Blue Economy Leadership Institute
February 12, 2025
On February 7 and 8, Texas A&M University at Galveston Department of Counseling, Career & Ability Services hosted the Blue Economy Leadership Institute. The two-day team-based event let juniors, seniors and graduate students tackle real-life issues for the blue economy, ... Read More
Portuguese Man O’ War Spotted On Galveston Beaches
February 11, 2025
Over the last several weeks, local social media groups have seen an influx of questions about the appearance of balloon-like creatures on Galveston area beaches. These animals are known as the Portuguese man o' war (Physalia physalis). “Rather than a ... Read More
Gulf Center For Sea Turtle Research Rescues Cold-Stunned Turtles
January 16, 2025
While many Texans bundled up and turned on the heat for the cold weather, volunteers with the Gulf Center for Sea Turtle Research (GCSTR) and staff from Texas Parks and Wildlife Department monitored the bays and shorelines, wading through cold ... Read More
Texas A&M Maritime Academy Announces Ports Of Call For Summer Sea Term 2025
January 15, 2025
Texas A&M Maritime Academy recently announced the ports of call for Summer Sea Term 2025 (SST '25). This summer, cadets, crew, faculty and staff will depart Galveston on May 18, docking in New York City, New York; Belfast, Northern Ireland; ... Read More
December Graduate Jossette Chimes Appreciates Her Past, Looks To Her Future
December 16, 2024
Jossette Chimes '24 started her journey at Texas A&M University at Galveston as a business coordinator for the Department of Maritime Business Administration in January 2022. With a professional background in the oil and gas industry as well as elementary ... Read More
Year In Review: Defining Stories Of 2024
December 12, 2024
2024 was a groundbreaking year for Texas A&M University at Galveston. From the launch of the new College of Marine Sciences and Maritime Studies, to a rescue at sea, these 12 stories are just a glimpse of some of our exciting achievements and milestones over the last year. Read More
Galveston’s Dr. Christopher Marshall Named Regents Professor By Texas A&M System
November 27, 2024
On November 19, the Texas A&M University System announced that the Texas A&M University System Board of Regents named Dr. Christopher Marshall as a Regents Professor during their November meeting. This recognition honors Marshall's impact on the university, state of ... Read More
Improving Texas Oyster Farming Starts Small: Q&A With Cathy Verneuil
November 14, 2024
Bldg. 311 sat down with Cathy Verneuil '26 to discuss her upcoming undergraduate research scholar thesis. The marine biology and marine fisheries double major hopes to improve the oyster farming industry in Texas while getting hands-on experience in research and ... Read More
Former Student Hybrid Design Recognized in 2024 “10 Significant Boats”
November 13, 2024
When Ryan Rendall '12 started a new job as a naval architect and marine engineer with The Shearer Group in 2017, he was excited to join the team designing a new ferry for the Texas Department of Transportation (TXDoT). The ... Read More