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Shark Side of the Moon: Texas A&M University at Galveston’s Dr. Philip Matich outlines how lunar phases impact Shark behavior

Apr 10, 2026 • 3 min. read

Ahead of the Artemis II Mission Splashdown, Matich answers whether it is safe to go into the water during a full moon

From the Sea of Tranquility to Galveston Bay, Artemis II Highlights the Moon’s Role in Sea Turtle Survival

Apr 8, 2026 • 3 min. read

Researcher Dr. Christopher Marshall outlines how sea turtles use the light of the moon to plot their course

Photo of a coral growth sprouting small pink particles, which float up into the water

From the Sea of Tranquility to Galveston Bay, Artemis II mission Serves as a reminder of the links between the moon and coral reproduction

Apr 7, 2026 • 4 min. read

Full moon spawning events keep reefs growing in the Gulf and beyond