A student underwater using a snorkel and writing on a clipboard

Students dive into biodiversity hotspots for immersive fieldwork and global collaboration.

The nine new faculty members bring their expertise to educate the future of the coastal, marine and maritime industries.

Monteigne Long, Ash Reyes, Michael Fossum

Marine Corps veteran Ash Reyes '26 is recognized for leadership and advocacy on behalf of student veterans.

Dr. Jessica Labonté in the foreground with RV Trident in the background

Dr. Jessica Labonté’s groundbreaking research will explore virus-host interactions in the Gulf, with global implications for climate and ecosystem science.

Bubba Smith '25 created an endowed scholarship and started an organization dedicated to fighting food insecurity during his time at the Galveston Campus.

Colorful fireworks over Galveston's Pleasure Pier with the Texas A&M University Galveston Campus mark in the top left hand corner

Texas A&M-Galveston Professor Grace Townsend explains the science behind the sparkle of Independence Day fireworks

A crowd gathered by the dock at Shell Beach at Texas A&M University at Galveston

Students work together in interdisciplinary teams to design, build and test their Unmanned Surface Vehicles.

The symposium gives students a chance to present their research to the campus community and beyond.

Ashley Ross standing in front of a crowd with a microphone

Ross' research studies how social demographics influence perception of and response to risk. 

Portuguese Man O' War on beach

The colorful animals prompt curious inquiries on social media.