Sea Life Facility
Year In Review: Defining Stories of 2024
2024 was a groundbreaking year for Texas A&M University at Galveston. From the launch of the new College of Marine Sciences and Maritime Studies, to a rescue at sea, these 12 stories are just a glimpse of some of our exciting achievements and milestones over the last year. Read More
Texas A&M Galveston’s Sea Life Facility Rehabilitating Bob the Sea Turtle
The Texas A&M University at Galveston’s Sea Life Facility houses a 40,000 gallon natural seawater recirculating system, in addition to smaller experimental systems, where faculty, graduate and undergraduate students conduct studies of marine life. Read More
TAMUG Sea Life Facility announces winner of name of the rescued sea turtle contest
In January, a Kemp’s Ridley sea turtle was captured near Galveston in a cast net by local fishermen. It was rehabilitated by the National Marine Fisheries Service and brought to the Texas A&M University at Galveston Sea Life Facility to recuperate. Read More
Endangered Turtles Find New Hope at Texas A&M-Galveston Sea Life Facility
Endangered sea turtles now have a new home at Texas A&M University at Galveston and its new Sea Life Facility, where they can recover and be viewed by the general public before their release back into the Gulf of Mexico. Read More