Close-up photo of oysters.

Improving Texas Oyster Farming Starts Small: Q&A With Cathy Verneuil

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

Spring Migration is in Full ‘Wing’

Look to the skies, tree branches, wetland areas and more for the multitude of feathered migrants using Galveston Island as a resting place on their long journeys to warmer winter locations. Read More

Keeping Current: A&M-Galveston Marine Biology Department Staffer Studies Fish Species in Texas Rivers

Katie St. Clair’s eyes light up when she starts talking about fish. Bass, bowfin, catfish or trout, it doesn’t matter, she can go on in species-specific detail about every single one and got the opportunity to do just that this past summer. Read More

Texas A&M Galveston’s Sea Life Facility Rehabilitating Bob the Sea Turtle

The Texas A&M University at Galveston’s Sea Life Facility houses a 40,000 gallon natural seawater recirculating system, in addition to smaller experimental systems, where faculty, graduate and undergraduate students conduct studies of marine life. Read More