Marine Sciences & One Health
Former Student Leaves A Legacy Built On Selfless Service
July 08, 2025
For Bubba Smith ‘25, the Oceans and One Health Concentration at Texas A&M University at Galveston was a transformative experience that shaped his identity. For some students, college is just a stepping stone, but for Smith, it broadened his perspective ... Read More
Lighting Up The Sky: The Chemistry Behind America’s Birthday
July 03, 2025
On Friday, fireworks will illuminate skies around the nation in celebration of Independence Day. This long-standing American tradition is more than just spectacle—it’s chemistry in action, with precise chemical formulations ensuring both safety and brilliance in every burst. Grace Townsend, ... Read More
Aggies Excel At ABS SMART Robotic Competition
May 14, 2025
The Texas A&M University College of Engineering’s Department of Ocean Engineering and American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) Laboratory of Ocean Innovation hosted the 2025 ABS Sea Aggie Marine Automation and Robotics Technology (SMART) Robotic Competition on April 25, 2025. The ... Read More
Student Scholarship On Display At The 20th Annual Student Research Symposium
May 14, 2025
The Office of Research and Graduate Studies at Texas A&M University at Galveston hosted the 20th Annual Student Research Symposium from April 15 to 17. The three-day event provided a dynamic platform for undergraduate and graduate students to present their ... Read More
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
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
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