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Why Is There A ‘Seaweed Blob?’

Apr 6, 2023

A Texas A&M expert explains the large Atlantic Sargassum seaweed "blob" and its potential impact on coastal areas.

An alligator was spotted lounging on a beach on the Bolivar Peninsula near Galveston County.

TAMU Galveston plans $20M sea turtle center, boosting marine research, education, and tourism.

Duplicate URL: TAMUG plans a $20M sea turtle center on Pelican Island, blending research, rehab, and public education.

Ongoing beach nourishment projects in Galveston are supported by the city, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and the Texas General Land Office.

Texas A&M researchers are using 3D visualization tools to better predict and help prevent hurricane-related damage.

Rehabilitated green sea turtles were released on the West End of Galveston; some were tagged with satellite monitors for research.

Bioluminescence (sea sparkle) was reported on Galveston and Bolivar Peninsula beaches, caused by a bloom of non-toxic phytoplankton.

NASA provided a 100k grant to Texas A&M-Galveston to support a specific research program.