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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

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Marine Biology’s Dr. Philip Matich Receives College Level Teaching Award

On August 23, Dr. Philip Matich, an instructional assistant professor in the College of Marine Sciences & Maritime Studies marine biology department, received the College-Level Teaching Award at the annual Academic Affairs Forum. Dr. Debbie Thomas, chief academic officer of ... Read More

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Texas A&M Launches College Of Marine Sciences And Maritime Studies

Texas A&M University has launched a new College of Marine Sciences and Maritime Studies to lead in innovation, education and discovery for the nation’s “blue economy,” the sustainable use of ocean and coastal resources for economic growth. The college offers ... Read More

​Grant Funds Gulf Center For Sea Turtle Research Summer Interns

The Gulf Center for Sea Turtle Research (GCSTR) at Texas A&M University at Galveston recently welcomed three summer interns to their team, thanks to a grant from the Mary Moody Northen Community Service Internship Program. Read More

Saving Sea Turtles: Slash’s Story

This 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. Read More

Acoustic Award Another Accolade for Dr. Ana Širović

Texas A&M University at Galveston Department of Marine Biology Associate Professor Dr. Ana Širović is a sound scientist in every way. Read More

Search Complete, Campus Mourns Loss of Two Students

The Galveston Police Department has notified Texas A&M-Galveston officials that remains believed to be that of senior Texas A&M Maritime Academy Cadet Brandon Lee Perlowski have been discovered on Pelican Island near the Galveston Campus. Read More

Texas A&M-Galveston Marine Biology Ph. D. Program Now Fully Run by Galveston Campus

Previously known as the Marine Biology Interdisciplinary Program (MARB-IDP), a cooperative graduate and doctoral program shared between Texas A&M University at Galveston, Texas A&M University and Texas A&M-Corpus Christi, Texas A&M-Galveston will now operate its own independent marine biology Ph. D. program. Read More

When Fate Has Flippers: Ayaka Asada ‘20, Ph. D.

It was on a tiny, remote island archipelago off the coast of Tokyo, Japan, that Ayaka Asada ‘20 met Texas A&M University at Galveston Department of Marine Biology Regents Professor Dr. Randall Davis ten years ago. Read More

Blood, Sweat & Saltwater: Jordan Lynch ’20 is on a Mission

Jordan Lynch’s thirtieth birthday is December 20 and his gift to himself is going to be a five-day solo camping and fishing trip…plus a bachelor’s degree or two. Read More