People on a beach gather around a square marked off with PCV pipes and count the holes.

Aggie academic and the Smithsonian’s MarineGEO expect collaborative scientific effort to spread across the Americas and beyond.

Three scientists in hardhats guiding heavy equipment back onto the deck of a research vessel, while the sea stretches beyond the horizon

Gale-force winds, high waves stir oxygen-rich water in the Gulf and leave Aggie researchers with more questions to explore.

A woman gives the thumbs up sign while standing next to an aquarium.

After caring for animals at Moody Gardens and earning a marine biology degree from Texas A&M University at Galveston, Isabel Rogers ’26 is following her mom into the energy industry.

Colton Burtch smiling at camera with thumbs up

Driven by a passion for marine biology and maritime leadership, graduating senior Colton Burtch leaves a transformative legacy at Texas A&M-Galveston.

three scuba divers in turquoise waters make the "I love you" and "Gig'em" hand signs.

Yamileth Perez ’26 aims to accomplish more at TAMUG after getting off to a head start on graduate studies this summer.

Asif Mortuza in a research lab

How Texas A&M Galveston Ph.D. graduate Asif Mortuza turned a globe-trotting upbringing into groundbreaking marine biology research and impactful mentorship.

A faculty member stands in front of the colorful sea life mural in the Ocean & Coastal Studies Building.

Dr. Christopher Hemingson aims to discover why and how red, white, blue, yellow, and black variations matter to ocean species.

A scientist on the beach holds a corer used to collect consistent sand samples

What tourists see as sun-drenched sandy playgrounds, Dr. Guilherme Corte recognizes as understudied vital marine ecosystems.

Texas A&M University at Galveston faculty and students snorkel and explore sea life during an annual two-week expedition.

Two scientists pose in their caps and gowns in front of a Texas A&M University at Galveston backdrop.

Historic freeze, tropical storm, and global pandemic influence research behind an article co-authored by Dr. Jessica Labonté.