Christopher Marshall
Texas A&M’s Gulf Center For Sea Turtle Research Rescues “Washback” Sea Turtles
Sep 5, 2025 • 2 min. readFor the Gulf Center for Sea Turtle Research at the Galveston campus, the work never stops.
Gulf Center For Sea Turtle Research Rescues Cold-Stunned Turtles
Jan 16, 2025 • 2 min. readThe team will continue rescue efforts through the winter weather.
Galveston’s Dr. Christopher Marshall Named Regents Professor By Texas A&M System
Nov 27, 2024 • 2 min. readThe Board of Regents honors Dr. Marshall for his extraordinary contributions to the university and the people of Texas.
Saving Sea Turtles: Slash’s Story
Dec 8, 2022 • 3 min. readThis week, the Gulf Center for Sea Turtle Research celebrated its second anniversary. During their first two years, the Center cared for over 85 turtles, and volunteers spent thousands of hours focused on conservation efforts.
Proposed Funding Cuts Spell Trouble for Texas Sea Turtles
Jul 27, 2020 • 4 min. readAs the National Park Service looks to cut $300,000 in funding previously earmarked for sea turtle conservation work, Dr. Christopher Marshall is left simply wondering why.
Initial Funding Awarded to the Texas A&M University at Galveston Gulf Center for Sea Turtle Research
Jan 27, 2020 • 2 min. readThe Gulf Center for Sea Turtle Research at Texas A&M University at Galveston was just awarded a $99,984 state wildlife grant from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department to tag sea turtles in Galveston Bay.
New Sea Turtle Research Center Coming to TAMUG
Apr 22, 2019 • 6 min. readThe Gulf Turtle Research Center’s official website is live and specialty plates are available for purchase!
Texas A&M Galveston Professor Part Of Team To Name New Transitional Whale Species
Nov 30, 2018 • 3 min. readA newly named fossil whale, Maiabalaena nesbittae, provides information regarding the evolution of baleen in filter feeding mysticete whales.
First Kemp’s Ridley Sea Turtle Nests of the 2018 Season Found
May 14, 2018 • 2 min. readIt was a beautiful sunny day along beach, when volunteers from the Sea Turtle Patrol spotted the unmistakable tracks.
Training to Make a Difference
Feb 23, 2018 • 2 min. readThursday night saw the new Waterfront Pavilion at Texas A&M University at Galveston packed tight with people.






