Led by Dr. Antonietta Quigg, the Phytoplankton Dynamics Lab at TAMUG uses phytoplankton to illuminate pressing environmental questions tied to water, climate, and energy.

An edited photo of the immortal jellyfish with hearts around it.

As hearts turn toward promises of forever on Valentine's Day, a Texas A&M University at Galveston researcher examines how the blueprint for eternal love may be hidden in the life of a tiny jellyfish.

From historic campus milestones, former student highlights and groundbreaking faculty research, here are the stories and moments that made Aggieland by the Sea great this year.

The Texas A&M University System Board of Regents approved the naming of The Cheryl Mellenthin Sea Turtle Rehabilitation Hospital and Educational Outreach Center during their August meeting.

For the Gulf Center for Sea Turtle Research at the Galveston campus, the work never stops. 

A student underwater using a snorkel and writing on a clipboard

Students dive into biodiversity hotspots for immersive fieldwork and global collaboration.

Monteigne Long, Ash Reyes, Michael Fossum

Marine Corps veteran Ash Reyes '26 is recognized for leadership and advocacy on behalf of student veterans.

Dr. Jessica Labonté in the foreground with RV Trident in the background

Dr. Jessica Labonté’s groundbreaking research will explore virus-host interactions in the Gulf, with global implications for climate and ecosystem science.

Maroon map of the United States with Texas A&M and Texas A7M Maritime Academy logos.

U.S. undergraduate students pursuing these degrees will qualify for the tuition change starting fall 2025.

Blue Economy Leadership Institute Team sitting at table on computers

The initiative by the career services team explores the convergence of the campus' marine and maritime majors.