Underwater image of small grains of colorful plastic floating in water

Microplastics are a big problem—but what if we could track them from orbit? Texas A&M University at Galveston researcher Dr. Karl Kaiser is pioneering a groundbreaking approach to monitor and combat ocean pollution using satellite technology.

Drs. Rainer Amon and Karl Kaiser's research will use new and historical data to document long-term environmental changes.

Ashley Ross standing in front of a crowd with a microphone

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