Texas A&M Galveston Newsroom

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

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 20:00:34 +0000

Historic Sea Turtle Release Draws Hundreds to Stewart Beach Following Cold-Stun Rescue Effort

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 19:01:23 +0000

From Sea to Space: Turning the Tide on Microplastic Pollution

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 20:39:26 +0000

Year In Review: Defining Stories & Moments Of 2025

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 21:29:23 +0000

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.

Discoveries reveal Arabian Gulf hosts both ancient fossil bed containing newly identified sea cow species and world’s largest living dugong herd

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 21:00:00 +0000

From Storms to Solutions: Texas A&M Galveston Researcher Reveals How Mental Health and Economics Intersect in Disaster Recovery

Fri, 05 Dec 2025 21:57:55 +0000

Texas A&M experts help communities prepare for and recover from disasters

Tue, 28 Oct 2025 02:29:45 +0000

No one can stop the unrelenting power of a deadly hurricane. However, researchers at Texas A&M University are collaborating with communities in Texas and beyond to ensure they are as prepared as possible to minimize damage to life and property from these storms.

Port Of Galveston Donates 200th Anniversary Proceeds To Student Scholarships

Tue, 21 Oct 2025 02:27:27 +0000

Texas A&M-Galveston Researchers Secure $650K NSF Grant To Advance Arctic Ocean Science

Thu, 18 Sep 2025 20:37:55 +0000

The Gift That Keeps On Giving: Sea Turtle Hospital Named In Honor Of Generous Donor

Thu, 11 Sep 2025 00:34:45 +0000

Texas A&M’s Gulf Center For Sea Turtle Research Rescues “Washback” Sea Turtles

Fri, 05 Sep 2025 14:45:00 +0000

Sea Aggies Make Waves In Puerto Rico: Hands-On Marine Research Brings Science to Life

Tue, 02 Sep 2025 20:21:18 +0000

College Of Marine Sciences & Maritime Studies Welcomes Fall 2025 New Faculty

Thu, 21 Aug 2025 16:00:00 +0000

Texas A&M-Galveston Student Honored With Veteran Excellence Award

Mon, 18 Aug 2025 21:02:31 +0000

Texas A&M-Galveston Professor Awarded Over $500K NSF Grant To Study Ocean Viruses

Mon, 18 Aug 2025 20:42:47 +0000

Former Student Leaves A Legacy Built On Selfless Service

Tue, 08 Jul 2025 23:00:00 +0000

Lighting Up The Sky: The Chemistry Behind America’s Birthday

Thu, 03 Jul 2025 16:02:56 +0000

Aggies Excel At ABS SMART Robotic Competition

Wed, 14 May 2025 19:54:40 +0000

Student Scholarship On Display At The 20th Annual Student Research Symposium

Wed, 14 May 2025 18:42:55 +0000

Dr. Ashley Ross Makes Strides In Community Resilience

Wed, 12 Feb 2025 17:08:05 +0000

Portuguese Man O’ War Spotted On Galveston Beaches

Tue, 11 Feb 2025 15:19:00 +0000

Gulf Center For Sea Turtle Research Rescues Cold-Stunned Turtles

Thu, 16 Jan 2025 14:43:15 +0000

Year In Review: Defining Stories Of 2024

Thu, 12 Dec 2024 18:04:04 +0000

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.

Galveston’s Dr. Christopher Marshall Named Regents Professor By Texas A&M System

Wed, 27 Nov 2024 22:44:00 +0000

Improving Texas Oyster Farming Starts Small: Q&A With Cathy Verneuil

Thu, 14 Nov 2024 20:27:54 +0000

Gallery: Texas A&M University At Galveston Hosts Aggieland Saturday By The Sea

Wed, 16 Oct 2024 18:54:04 +0000

Q&A: Discussing Ancient Sea Monsters With Dr. Christopher Smith

Fri, 11 Oct 2024 14:52:21 +0000

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

Sat, 07 Sep 2024 23:05:00 +0000

Back To School With Mr. Rivas

Thu, 22 Aug 2024 15:00:00 +0000

With the start of the new school year, Zach Rivas '15 is ready for his fifth year of teaching.

New College Dean Debbie Thomas On Childhood Dreams And Vision For The Future

Thu, 22 Aug 2024 13:00:00 +0000

Dr. Debbie Thomas discusses her new role as dean of the new College of Marine Sciences and Maritime Studies.

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

Thu, 15 Aug 2024 20:00:00 +0000

Sea Life Facility Clownfish Hatchlings Prove Aggieland Doesn’t Stop At The Water’s Edge

Wed, 08 May 2024 17:00:00 +0000

Classroom learning looks a little bit different at Texas A&M University at Galveston, where students can study alongside reef fish and corals.

Former Student Excels In Education

Mon, 15 Apr 2024 17:00:00 +0000

Eunique Woods '14 has a passion for education that is as contagious as her joy, turning those around her into lifelong learners. Whether it's to camp or to class, she believes in creativity and fun, bringing a special liveliness each day.

Wells Named Sustainable Fisheries Endowed Chair

Mon, 15 Apr 2024 17:00:00 +0000

On April 3, Dr. Debbie Thomas, executive associate vice president for academic affairs and chief academic officer of the Galveston Campus, announced the selection of Dr. David Wells as the George P. Mitchell ’40 Endowed Chair in Sustainable Fisheries.

Fact Or Fiction: Is It Easier To Catch Fish During A Solar Eclipse?

Wed, 10 Apr 2024 17:00:00 +0000

On April 8, 2024, the moon completely blocked out the sun in a total solar eclipse.

Student’s Experience At Aquatic Animal Life Support Operators Symposium

Fri, 05 Apr 2024 17:00:00 +0000

Student and Sea Life Facility Employee Lucie Hartman ’24 tells bldg. 311 about her trip to Pittsburgh for the 2024 Aquatic Animal Life Support Operators Symposium.

Former Student Making Waves In Conservation With Moody Gardens

Wed, 13 Mar 2024 17:00:00 +0000

Former student Jake Emmert '12, '15 sat down with bldg. 311 to talk about conservation, community, education and his role in the return of the Moody Gardens' conference Dive into The Gulf: An Exposition.

Galveston Area Beaches Light Up With Bioluminescent Phytoplankton

Mon, 11 Mar 2024 17:00:00 +0000

Local Facebook groups have lit up with reports of glowing waters in the Galveston area. Experts believe the bioluminescent phenomenon is a phytoplankton called Noctiluca scintillans, aptly nicknamed "sea sparkle," which typically blooms in our region yearly.

Celebrate Wetlands On World Wetlands Day

Fri, 02 Feb 2024 18:00:00 +0000

Many people across the globe are oblivious to the significant impact wetlands play in their lives: Almost half of Earth's plants and animals call them home, they filtrate human-made pollutants, reduce erosion and combat flooding.

Digital Risk Infrastructure Program Strengthens Texas Communities

Thu, 25 Jan 2024 18:00:00 +0000

With a lofty goal and the support of the Texas Legislature, the Texas A&M Institute for a Disaster Resilient Texas (IDRT) launched an initiative called the Digital Risk Infrastructure Program (DRIP) in 2022 to provide under-resourced Texas communities that experience chronic and acute flood events with better tools and training to help local leadership reduce future losses.

Cold Weather Poses Threat To Gulf Sea Turtles

Thu, 25 Jan 2024 18:00:00 +0000

As temperatures dropped earlier this week, many sea turtles found themselves struggling in the frigid water, some even stranded along the Texas coastline. Volunteers with the Gulf Center for Sea Turtle Research (GCSTR) braved subfreezing temperatures to surveil the beach and wade through the cold waters, searching for turtles in distress.

A Legacy Gift During The Giving Season

Thu, 21 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0000

The Texas A&M Foundation recently celebrated the establishment of the David V. Aldrich Memorial Scholarship in Marine Ecology.

Dr. Abbey Hotard Becomes First Marine And Coastal Management And Science Doctoral Graduate

Wed, 20 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Born and raised in Greater New Orleans and a self-described "Katrina kid," Dr. Abbey Hotard '19, '23, has a personal stake in the resilience of coastal communities.

Galveston Professor Inducted Into Texas Women’s Hall Of Fame

Wed, 15 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0000

On Thursday, November 9, Texas A&M University at Galveston professor Dr. Antonietta Quigg was inducted into the Texas Women's Hall of Fame.

Wetlands And Hurricane Resilience: Q&A With Dr. Anna Armitage

Wed, 13 Sep 2023 22:00:00 +0000

The fall semester at Texas A&M University at Galveston coincides with the peak of hurricane season, so bldg. 311 sat down with marine biology professor Dr. Anna Armitage to talk about the importance of coastal wetlands both during and after a hurricane.

Seafood Safety Lab Keeps Food Poisoning Off The Menu

Wed, 13 Sep 2023 20:00:00 +0000

Texas A&M University at Galveston is home to the Seafood Safety Lab (SSL), the only non-Food and Drug Administration (FDA) lab in the country approved by the FDA and National Shellfish Sanitation Program (NSSP) to analyze shellfish for two of the most common bacterial pathogens: Vibrio vulnificus and Vibrio parahaemolyticus.

Sea Camp Encourages Lifelong Learning

Wed, 13 Sep 2023 20:00:00 +0000

As the fall semester starts and summer comes to a close, faculty, staff and students alike are gearing up for the new school year.

Endangered Sea Turtle Stranded In Wales To Be Released In Texas

Fri, 01 Sep 2023 02:00:00 +0000

Tally, a Kemp’s ridley sea turtle, arrived in Texas yesterday and will be released next week by the Gulf Center for Sea Turtle Research after completing a transatlantic journey courtesy of several international partners and volunteers.

Dr. Anja Schulze on the Basics of Bioluminescence

Thu, 13 Jul 2023 20:00:00 +0000

Cadets on board the TS Kennedy arrive in San Juan, Puerto Rico this month, ending the third of five legs of summer sea term. Awaiting cadets, faculty, staff and crew are three bioluminescent bays that emit a neon blue light when disturbed.

Gators in Galveston!

Wed, 07 Jun 2023 01:00:00 +0000

Gators galore in Galveston, Texas! After several alligator sightings on and around the island, bldg. 311 sat down with Katie St. Clair ‘07, Sea Life Facility Manager and lecturer in the marine biology department to talk about the crocodilian critters.

PhD Candidate Brett Sweezey Will ‘Save Our Seas’ With Keystone Grant Award

Wed, 03 May 2023 20:00:00 +0000

Texas A&M University at Galveston PhD student Brett Sweezey ‘26 was recently awarded the Save Our Seas Keystone Grant for 2023.

Sea Turtle Nesting Season is Here

Mon, 03 Apr 2023 22:00:00 +0000

Sea turtle nesting season is upon us! In Texas, sea turtles nest from April through July. Three kinds of sea turtles are commonly found in Texas waters: Kemp’s Ridley, Green and Loggerhead.

Hollings Scholar Flourishes as Promising Researcher, Oceanographer

Wed, 08 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +0000

NOAA Ernest F. Hollings Undergraduate Scholarship recipient Chris Pryor ‘24, from Dallas, TX has big plans after graduation, and this prestigious award with four semesters of financial assistance will help him achieve all of them.

Former Student Rhiannon Nechero: Feeling Fin-tastic

Sat, 14 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000

A childhood visit to SeaWorld sparked Rhiannon Nechero's love for marine mammal conservation. Now, that love is leading her there again.

Turtle Talk: An Update on the Gulf Center for Sea Turtle Research Patients

Sat, 14 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000

When temperatures plummeted in late December, volunteers and staff braved the sub-freezing weather in search of cold stunned turtles along Texas shores.

Defense Bill Passes, Includes Ike Dike

Wed, 11 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000

On Friday, December 23, 2022, fourteen years after Hurricane Ike ripped through the Texas coast, President Biden signed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2023 into law.

Saving Sea Turtles: Slash’s Story

Fri, 09 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000

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.

New Institute for Conservation of Coastal and Offshore Fishes

Thu, 11 Aug 2022 22:00:00 +0000

The Texas A&M University System Board of Regents yesterday authorized the creation of the Gulf Research Institute for Highly Migratory Species at Texas A&M University at Galveston to aid in gathering critical data on habitat requirements, life history and migration of highly migratory species to enhance protection and conservation measures in the Gulf of Mexico.

Sea Campers Take a Bite Out of Shark Week

Tue, 02 Aug 2022 17:00:00 +0000

The aprons are tied, goggles donned, and gloves are snapped on; it’s time to dissect sharks!

Tunes for Turtles: Texas A&M-Galveston Hosting Concert Benefiting Campus Sea Turtle Center

Sun, 13 Mar 2022 22:00:00 +0000

Join our campus community for an evening of music and community benefiting our Gulf Center for Sea Turtle Research (GCSTR) at the Texas A&M University at Galveston Campus Wednesday, March 30, 2022.

Dr. Jhenny Galan Awarded 2021 Association of Former Students Teaching Award

Tue, 05 Oct 2021 17:00:00 +0000

Texas A&M University at Galveston Department of Foundational Sciences Instructional Assistant Professor Dr. Jhenny Galan has been awarded the 2021 Association of Former Students Distinguished Achievement – College-Level Teaching Award.

National Geographic Dives into “Sharkfest” with TAMUG Ph. D. Student

Fri, 16 Jul 2021 17:00:00 +0000

How JAWSome is this?! Texas A&M University at Galveston Department of Marine Biology doctoral student Dr. Lauren Eve Simonitis recently sat down with the folks from the Overheard at National Geographic podcast for a special season six episode titled “The Surprising Superpowers of Sharks” during Nat Geo’s "Sharkfest" celebration.

Every Week is Shark Week for Texas A&M-Galveston Professor

Thu, 15 Jul 2021 17:00:00 +0000

Dr. David Wells is over the shark puns, he thinks they’re getting a bit long in the tooth.

Under the Microscope: Chris Prevost ’21

Thu, 13 May 2021 17:00:00 +0000

On Saturday, Texas A&M University at Galveston will hand off its first undergraduate student to the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB).

Texas A&M-Galveston Together: Brianne ’21 & Marcus Wharton ‘21

Wed, 12 May 2021 17:00:00 +0000

It’s one thing for a parent to visit their student at college or take an interest in their classes, but it’s something else entirely to have them as a classmate.

Acoustic Award Another Accolade for Dr. Ana Širović

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 00:00:00 +0000

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

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

Thu, 24 Dec 2020 00:00:00 +0000

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.

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

Sat, 12 Dec 2020 00:00:00 +0000

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.

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

Thu, 10 Dec 2020 00:00:00 +0000

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.

More Awards for Texas A&M-Galveston Faculty

Tue, 13 Oct 2020 22:00:00 +0000

The Department of Marine Biology's Dr. Anna Armitage and the Department of Maritime Business Administration's Dr. Cassia Bomer Galvao are celebrating after being named distinguished award winners.

Texas A&M-Galveston’s Dr. David Wells Named 2020 EDGES Fellow

Tue, 06 Oct 2020 20:00:00 +0000

Texas A&M University at Galveston is excited to announce our very own Associate Professor Dr. David Wells ’02 of the Department of Marine Biology has been named a 2020 Chancellor Enhancing Development and Generating Excellence in Scholarship (EDGES) Fellow.

Texas A&M-Galveston Faculty Member Part of Group Launching Whale Monitoring Tool Designed to Prevent Vessel Collisions

Wed, 23 Sep 2020 20:00:00 +0000

A groundbreaking new online tool called Whale Safe has been created by marine scientists and top whale researchers from across the country, including Texas A&M University at Galveston’s Dr. Ana Širović.

Texas A&M-Galveston to Open On-Campus Sea Turtle Hospital

Fri, 18 Sep 2020 22:00:00 +0000

Texas A&M University at Galveston’s Gulf Center for Sea Turtle Research (GCSTR) plans to open a short-term sea turtle hospital on campus later this fall.

Texas A&M-Galveston Ph.D. Student Named NOAA Flower Garden Banks 2020 Volunteer of the Year

Tue, 15 Sep 2020 22:00:00 +0000

When he’s not working toward his Ph.D. in Marine Biology, Fernando Calderón ‘21 is volunteering his time at the Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary and was recently awarded the prestigious 2020 Volunteer of the Year award by NOAA for his service to the environment.

Bahamian Bone Discovery Has Historical Impact for North America, Texas A&M-Galveston Ph.D. Student

Thu, 10 Sep 2020 22:00:00 +0000

An unexpected discovery of human remains in the Caribbean by Texas A&M University at Galveston faculty and students is providing new information on the Lucayan people, a group who inhabited the Lucayan archipelago well before European colonization occurred in the 15th century in North America.

A Sea of Possibilities: Texas A&M-Galveston Professor’s Promotion Represents Dreams Achieved

Wed, 02 Sep 2020 22:00:00 +0000

The animals Dr. Maria Pia Miglietta studies might not have hearts or brains, but she has plenty of both.

Texas A&M-Galveston Celebrates Largest-Ever Cohort of Doctoral Grads

Fri, 07 Aug 2020 20:00:00 +0000

Lionfish, fireworms, bull sharks and salt marshes don’t seem to have much in common other than they play big roles in marine and coastal ecosystems and are the subjects of the dissertations of Texas A&M University at Galveston’s largest-ever class of doctoral students graduating August 8, 2020.

Proposed Funding Cuts Spell Trouble for Texas Sea Turtles

Mon, 27 Jul 2020 22:00:00 +0000

As the National Park Service looks to cut $300,000 in funding previously earmarked for sea turtle conservation work, Dr. Christopher Marshall is left simply wondering why.

Scientists Look to Society for True Cause of Marine Debris, Pollution

Wed, 08 Jul 2020 20:00:00 +0000

The problems posed by marine debris are more prolific and specific than picking up a discarded bottle or cigarette butt on the beach.

Texas Primed to be Pearl in New Oyster Farming Industry Say Texas A&M-Galveston Experts

Wed, 01 Jul 2020 22:00:00 +0000

Whether you love them or hate them, you can’t deny that oysters are a staple in the Gulf Coast diet.

Texas A&M-Galveston Shark Study Aims to Help Anglers Avoid Accidental Animal Death

Wed, 10 Jun 2020 20:00:00 +0000

Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day; teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime, goes the old adage. But even more important is the experience level of the fisher — the better the fisher, the better the chance the shark on the other end of the line will live to swim another day.

2020 Vice President’s Meritorious Awards & William Paul Ricker Distinguished Service Award Winners Announced

Wed, 27 May 2020 20:00:00 +0000

Texas A&M University at Galveston is pleased to announce the 2020 staff and faculty recognized for their meritorious service to the university through the Vice President’s Meritorious Service Awards and the William Paul Ricker Distinguished Faculty and Staff Awards.

A Life of Maritime Studies: CDR Eric VanVelzen ’02

Fri, 22 May 2020 20:00:00 +0000

The key to CDR Eric VanVelzen’s ‘02 life journey has always been to follow the water.

Thirty-Year-Old ‘Snail Mail’ Leads to Collection of Extinct Species Discovered by Texas A&M-Galveston Professor

Thu, 21 May 2020 20:00:00 +0000

When Dr. Tom Iliffe checked his email a few weeks ago, he never expected to read a message about a collection of 30-year-old snails.

Spring Migration is in Full ‘Wing’

Tue, 12 May 2020 22:00:00 +0000

Look to the skies, tree branches, wetland areas and more for the multitude of feathered migrants using Galveston Island as a resting place on their long journeys to warmer winter locations.

A Galveston Dolphin Tale: TMMSN, TAMUG Relationship Ideal for Students & Animals

Wed, 06 May 2020 22:00:00 +0000

The sun, sand and surf of Galveston Island are always favorite factors talked about by Texas A&M University at Galveston students.

Upper Texas Coast Sea Turtle Patrol Delaying Start of Patrol Season Amid Coronavirus Pandemic

Wed, 29 Apr 2020 22:00:00 +0000

Upon further recommendation from U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), officials from Texas A&M University at Galveston have decided to further delay the start of the Upper Texas Coast Sea Turtle Patrol.

Hydrologist Visiting A&M-Galveston for River Plastic Pollution Seminar

Tue, 18 Feb 2020 00:00:00 +0000

Rivers play a key role in transporting a number of things to the world’s ocean, and that includes land-based plastic waste.

Team Tracks Tuna Using Ear Bones

Sat, 08 Feb 2020 00:00:00 +0000

If tuna truly was the chicken of the sea, Dr. David Wells would have no need to have done extensive research on the subject.

Initial Funding Awarded to the Texas A&M University at Galveston Gulf Center for Sea Turtle Research

Tue, 28 Jan 2020 00:00:00 +0000

The Gulf Center for Sea Turtle Research at Texas A&M University at Galveston was just awarded a $99,984 state wildlife grant from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department to tag sea turtles in Galveston Bay.

Taking ‘Farmers Fight’ to a New Frontier: Q&A With Michele Finn ’88

Sat, 18 Jan 2020 00:00:00 +0000

Michele Finn ‘88 just returned from an adventure in Antarctica with one hundred of her newest friends who specialize in science, technology, engineering and mathematics or medicine (STEMM) as part of Homeward Bound, a global leadership initiative with the goal of heightening the influence and impact of women in making decisions that shape the planet.

Deep Dive: A&M-Galveston Regents Professor Develops Catalog of Aquatic Animal Research Over Impressive Career

Thu, 19 Dec 2019 00:00:00 +0000

The photo Dr. Randall Davis points to is comical. A Weddell seal seems to look questioningly at the camera while a nearly full-sized Sony camcorder in plastic housing is strapped to its head.

Drones, Homes & Flood Damage: A&M-Galveston Researchers Map Ground Elevations from the Sky

Fri, 13 Dec 2019 00:00:00 +0000

How can a drone tell you your house is going flood? Nick Diaz can show you.

The Sound of Science: Dr. Ana Širović Awarded New & Continuing Funding to Further Marine Bioacoustic Research

Thu, 28 Nov 2019 00:00:00 +0000

There are a multitude of ways in which to study how humans are affecting the ocean and the marine life within it - sound happens to be the way Texas A&M University at Galveston marine biology professor and bioacoustician Dr. Ana Širović measures such interactions.

Chemistry Poster Symposium Provides Beneficial Exposure to Industry Professionals

Sat, 23 Nov 2019 00:00:00 +0000

What do kombucha, hydrogen cars, pesticides and plastic pollution have in common? They’re the focus of chemistry-related projects being presented by Texas A&M University at Galveston students during last Friday's Fall 2019 Chemistry Poster Symposium in the Aggie Special Events Center (ASEC).

Aggies by the Sea Work to Solve World Seaweed Problems

Wed, 06 Nov 2019 00:00:00 +0000

One of the issues with sargassum is that scientists aren’t sure what the exact issue is, but Aggie scientists are hard at work on the pelagic problem.

Keeping Current: A&M-Galveston Marine Biology Department Staffer Studies Fish Species in Texas Rivers

Wed, 23 Oct 2019 20:00:00 +0000

Katie St. Clair’s eyes light up when she starts talking about fish. Bass, bowfin, catfish or trout, it doesn’t matter, she can go on in species-specific detail about every single one and got the opportunity to do just that this past summer.

Building Barriers With the Best: A&M-Galveston Visit to the Netherlands Continues to Benefit Flood Risk Mitigation Education

Tue, 22 Oct 2019 20:00:00 +0000

The structure is over 70 feet high with steel gates nearly 700 feet long and weighs in at nearly 7500 tons.

Immortality Within A Tentacle’s Reach

Sun, 20 Oct 2019 22:00:00 +0000

Immortality. During the week of Halloween, such a word seems more ascribed to vampires and ghoulish fairytales, not genetic research related to jellyfish. But Texas A&M University at Galveston’s Dr. Maria Pia Miglietta is studying just that.

New A&M-Galveston Class Elevates Freshman Learning in the Lab

Wed, 25 Sep 2019 20:00:00 +0000

Dr. Jessica Labonté, Assistant Professor in the Department of Marine Biology at Texas A&M University at Galveston, will be teaching an innovative new course this fall, SEA-PHAGES (Science Education Alliance-Phage Hunters Advancing Genomics and Evolutionary Science).

New Sea Turtle Research Center Coming to TAMUG

Mon, 22 Apr 2019 20:00:00 +0000

The Gulf Turtle Research Center’s official website is live and specialty plates are available for purchase!

New Head of Marine Biology Department Announced

Wed, 10 Apr 2019 20:00:00 +0000

The Texas A&M University at Galveston Office of the Chief Academic Officer is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Daniel Roelke as the head of TAMUG’s Department of Marine Biology, effective August 1, 2019.

TAMUG Professor Awarded Fulbright Fellowship in New Zealand

Sat, 26 Jan 2019 00:00:00 +0000

Dr. David Wells, associate professor in the Department of Marine Biology at Texas A&M University at Galveston, is heading south to study Pacific Bluefin Tuna in the waters around New Zealand, in support of a joint U.S./New Zealand Fulbright Fellowship.

Texas A&M Galveston Professor Part Of Team To Name New Transitional Whale Species

Sat, 01 Dec 2018 00:00:00 +0000

A newly named fossil whale, Maiabalaena nesbittae, provides information regarding the evolution of baleen in filter feeding mysticete whales.

Texas A&M, UMD Report: Urban Flooding Disrupts Local Economies, Public Safety, Housing Equity

Thu, 29 Nov 2018 00:00:00 +0000

Flooding caused by an increasing number of intense storms is a national challenge and significant source of economic loss, social disruption and housing inequality across the United States, says a new report from Texas A&M University and the University of Maryland.

National First Generation Student Day

Fri, 09 Nov 2018 00:00:00 +0000

Today is National First Generation Student Day, when universities across the country come together to celebrate the presence, experiences and successes of our first generation students.

Statement on Recent Specimen Collection Activities in Florida

Mon, 08 Oct 2018 20:00:00 +0000

Texas A&M University at Galveston would like to clarify incorrect information that was spread via social media channels over the weekend regarding a fish collection trip conducted by Moody Gardens Aquarium along the southeast Florida coast.

Dr. Labonté, Studying the Limits of Life

Thu, 24 May 2018 20:00:00 +0000

Dr. Jessica Labonté, an assistant professor at Texas A&M University at Galveston, will spend the next two months in the waters off New Zealand as part of an elite team of 30 researchers from around the globe.

First Kemp’s Ridley Sea Turtle Nests of the 2018 Season Found

Mon, 14 May 2018 20:00:00 +0000

It was a beautiful sunny day along beach, when volunteers from the Sea Turtle Patrol spotted the unmistakable tracks.

A Cut Above: Bobby Macko

Wed, 09 May 2018 20:00:00 +0000

When meeting Bobby Macko there’s an expression that springs to mind: “squared away”.

Texas A&M Galveston Degrees Lead Six Aggies to BP Shipping

Mon, 30 Apr 2018 20:00:00 +0000

Jenny Long was an Aggie with a challenge. She had an important job opening to fill with her company, BP Shipping Americas, located in Chicago.

National Academies’ Gulf Research Program to Assist Texas A&M Galveston Researcher Studying the Impact of Hurricanes Harvey and Irma

Wed, 18 Apr 2018 20:00:00 +0000

The Gulf Research Program (GRP) of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine today announced 11 grant awards totaling $341,283 to assist in the recovery of Gulf Coast scientific research efforts impacted by hurricanes Harvey and Irma.

TAMUG Scientist Talks Harvey, Microbes at Texas City Petroleum Refinery

Wed, 11 Apr 2018 20:00:00 +0000

On Wednesday, April 4th, Texas A&M University at Galveston professor, Dr. Jessica Labonté, spoke at the Marathon Petroleum refinery in Texas City at a “Lunch and Learn” event to raise awareness of local environmental issues.

TAMUG Student Riding a Wave of Success

Thu, 29 Mar 2018 20:00:00 +0000

Energy and enthusiasm; two traits that make a person stand out in life. Most people need a gallon of coffee in the morning to scrape together some of either.

An Ecological Mystery Black Mangroves: Are They Good or Bad for Texas Coastal Wetlands?

Sat, 03 Mar 2018 00:00:00 +0000

A team of researchers from the University of Houston and Florida International University, and led by Principal Investigator Dr. Anna Armitage, associate professor of marine biology at Texas A&M University at Galveston, will use part of $1.7 million in grants from Texas Sea Grant to solve this mystery.

Texas A&M Galveston Doctoral Student Tagging Bull Sharks in Galveston Bay

Wed, 28 Feb 2018 00:00:00 +0000

A doctoral student in the Shark Biology & Fisheries Science Lab at Texas A&M University at Galveston is studying the movement and habitat patterns of bull sharks in Galveston Bay with support from Texas Sea Grant's Grants-In-Aid of Graduate Research Program.

Training to Make a Difference

Sat, 24 Feb 2018 00:00:00 +0000

Thursday night saw the new Waterfront Pavilion at Texas A&M University at Galveston packed tight with people.

Texas A&M Galveston Teams with Shell Oil to Enhance the Maritime Industry

Thu, 22 Feb 2018 00:00:00 +0000

Texas A&M University at Galveston hosted their third annual Shell Leadership Weekend February 15th through 17th.

Texas A&M Galveston Hosts Their Annual Science Olympiad

Fri, 16 Feb 2018 00:00:00 +0000

This Saturday, February 17, 2018, the heat of serious competition will not only be found in PyeongChang, Korea.

TAMUG Student Wants to Take out the Ocean’s Trash

Fri, 16 Feb 2018 00:00:00 +0000

Hailing from Bastrop, Texas, a seven-year-old Russell Cole visited the Sea Turtle Rescue Center at South Padre Island with his family, where he learned how plastics were proving deadly for sea turtles and other marine life.

World Wetlands Day Q&A with Dr. Anna Armitage

Sat, 03 Feb 2018 00:00:00 +0000

Dr. Anna Armitage is an associate professor and head of the Coastal and Wetlands Ecology Lab at Texas A&M University at Galveston.

Texas A&M Galveston Workshop on Sargassum (Seaweed) Lays Foundation for Continued Studies and Shared Research with the French

Thu, 25 Jan 2018 00:00:00 +0000

Forty-five scientists from France, the United States and western Africa held a two day workshop at Texas A&M Galveston to discuss Sargassum (seaweed) and the problems it has created in the past with no warnings of its landings and inundations on the beaches of the Caribbean and the Gulf of Mexico.

Texas Sea Grant Awards $5,700 in Grants to Support Undergraduate Student’s Research Projects at Texas A&M Galveston

Sat, 13 Jan 2018 16:39:52 +0000

The Texas Sea Grant College Program at Texas A&M University has awarded $5,700 in research grants to six undergraduate students at Texas A&M University at Galveston.

Texas A&M Galveston to Host American/French Seaweed Conference

Sat, 13 Jan 2018 00:00:00 +0000

We all remember the summer of 2014, when the beaches of the Texas coast filled with Sargassum (seaweed) and when moved back from the beach it was piled higher that the Galveston seawall.

Texas A&M Galveston Assists in Saving Sea Turtles from Death Due to Extreme Cold

Wed, 10 Jan 2018 00:00:00 +0000

The arctic cold front that dropped temperatures so quickly along the Texas Coast caused sea turtles to become cold-stunned, killing many.

Texas A&M Galveston Marine Scientist Named Montague-Center for Teaching Excellence Scholar

Wed, 29 Nov 2017 00:00:00 +0000

Dr. Pete van Hengstum, Assistant Professor in the Department of Marine Sciences, has been named the 2017-2018 Texas A&M University at Galveston Montague-Center for Teaching Excellence Scholar.

Texas A&M Board of Regents name Dr. Bill Merrell President Emeritus and Regents Professor

Thu, 23 Nov 2017 00:00:00 +0000

Dr. William "Bill" Merrell of Texas A&M University at Galveston has been honored with the distinguished titles of President Emeritus and as one of the 2017-2018 Regents Professors by The Texas A&M University System Board of Regents.

Texas A&M Galveston Shark Tagging Project Could Reveal Key Secrets

Tue, 17 Oct 2017 22:00:00 +0000

Shark populations can fluctuate widely, and largely depend upon a number of factors including fishing pressure. A Texas A&M University at Galveston researcher hopes his project can help provide additional information on how fishing activities impact sharks in the Gulf of Mexico.

Dr. Brody and CTBS Lead Response to Hurricane Harvey

Mon, 16 Oct 2017 22:00:00 +0000

By the time Harvey hit the Houston and Galveston area, it had ceased to be the monstrous category 5 hurricane that seemed to erase the entire Gulf of Mexico from radar maps.

Professor Santschi Uses Molecules to See the Big Picture of Nuclear Waste

Mon, 16 Oct 2017 22:00:00 +0000

Texas A&M University at Galveston's Regents Professor Dr. Peter Santschi, along with his research team, has recently established a ground-breaking method with which to trace radioactive particles in the environment.

Texas A&M Galveston Researchers Receive Grants to Study the Effects of Hurricane Harvey

Tue, 10 Oct 2017 22:00:00 +0000

The National Science Foundation (NSF) recently announced awards totaling more than $1.2 million to support 13 research projects throughout the Texas A&M University System whose aim is to understand the effects of natural disasters like Hurricane Harvey.

Graduate of Texas A&M Galveston studies the effects of road salting on wildlife and human food sources

Mon, 09 Oct 2017 22:00:00 +0000

When the warm air from the gulf rises over a cold front from the north, Texans know this often means an ice storm could be coming.

Consortium led by Texas A&M Galveston awarded $2.54 million to continue research on the effects of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill

Thu, 21 Sep 2017 22:00:00 +0000

A research consortium led by Dr. Antonietta Quigg, professor of Marine Biology and associate vice president for Research and Graduate Studies at Texas A&M's Galveston campus, was awarded $2.54 million by the Gulf of Mexico Research Initiative (http://gulfresearchinitiative.org/) to conduct scientific studies of the impacts of oil on the Gulf of Mexico ecosystem and public health.

Texas A&M Galveston student heads to prestigious Woods Hole

Mon, 21 Aug 2017 22:00:00 +0000

"The exploration of underwater caves is not without danger." Much of it remains a mystery because it is one of the last unexplored frontiers of the planet.

Texas A&M Galveston student turns her love of sea life into a scholarship and works of art

Mon, 21 Aug 2017 22:00:00 +0000

Taylor Cubbage, from Friendswood, Texas, with a double major in Marine Biology and Marine Fisheries at Texas A&M University at Galveston, is the recipient of the prestigious NOAA Ernest F. Hollings scholarship.

Texas A&M Graduate named Volunteer of the Year by Flower Garden Banks

Thu, 17 Aug 2017 22:00:00 +0000

Texas A&M Galveston graduate, Andrea Stromeyer, of Webster, TX was recognized as the Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary Volunteer of the Year.

Texas A&M Galveston student’s research looks for ways to control algae that’s harmful to humans

Tue, 25 Jul 2017 22:00:00 +0000

When Texas A&M University at Galveston student Savannah Mapes was growing up in the small Texas town of Midlothian, she, like all kids, was often asked what they wanted to be when they grew up.

Texas A&M Galveston professor receives fellowship to study ways to lessen flooding

Mon, 26 Jun 2017 22:00:00 +0000

Residents all along the Gulf Coast, and just about everywhere else, are no strangers to the devastation that can be caused by flooding.

Texas A&M Galveston scientists part of international team discovering amazing new sea life from submerged cave in Cozumel

Thu, 11 May 2017 22:00:00 +0000

An international team consisting of scientists from Texas A&M University at Galveston, Denmark, Norway and Mexico have discovered a new species of remipede, a rare group of crustaceans exclusively inhabiting saltwater caves.

Famed marine biologist honored with Texas A&M System Study Abroad Award

Mon, 08 May 2017 22:00:00 +0000

Dr. Tom Iliffe, professor of Marine Biology at Texas A&M University at Galveston, was honored at the Kenneth L. Clinton Awards luncheon for his work with the Marine Biology Mexico Study Abroad Program.

Texas A&M Galveston’s sea turtle patrol is back in action as turtles return to nest on Texas beaches

Tue, 02 May 2017 22:00:00 +0000

Last week the Upper Texas Coast Sea Turtle Patrol, which is a collaboration of Texas A&M University at Galveston and Turtle Island Restoration Network, found their first Kemp's ridley sea turtle nest.

Texas A&M Galveston professor honored as a Presidential Impact Fellow

Thu, 23 Mar 2017 22:00:00 +0000

Dr. Sam Brody, professor of Marine Sciences, director of the Center for Texas Beaches and Shores at Texas A&M University at Galveston, professor in the Department of Landscape Architecture and Urban Planning at the Texas A&M University College of Architecture and a nationally known authority on environmental planning, was selected to be part of the inaugural class of Presidential Impact Fellows.

Texas A&M Galveston professor joins national study on the growing dangers of urban flooding

Wed, 08 Mar 2017 00:00:00 +0000

Flooding has always been a growing concern in the Houston/Galveston region as well as in other cities around the nation.

From Galveston to the South Pole, a Texas A&M Galveston student conducts significant marine research and also receives a wedding proposal

Fri, 17 Feb 2017 00:00:00 +0000

Most undergraduate students rarely get a chance to do research in some of the world's most remote locations alongside some of the top scientific minds, but a Texas A&M University at Galveston student is living the dream at the bottom of the world – Antarctica.

Remote Sensing of Seaweed Movements Enhanced by French and Texas A&M Galveston Collaboration

Wed, 18 Jan 2017 00:00:00 +0000

Dr. Alain Mermet, the scientific attaché at the General Consulate of France in Houston, visited Texas A&M University at Galveston to plan a research program that will improve the ability to predict the movement and severity of seaweed landings on beaches from the Caribbean islands to the Gulf Coast.

Sam Brody of Texas A&M Galveston Receives Distinguish Recognition

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 00:00:00 +0000

Samuel D. Brody, professor of Marine Sciences at Texas A&M University at Galveston has been named one of the 2016-2017 Regents Professors by The Texas A&M University System Board of Regents.

Texas A&M Galveston Student Gives Presentation at Worldwide Symposium

Sat, 12 Nov 2016 00:00:00 +0000

Morgan Beaver, a Marine Science student in her senior year at Texas A&M University at Galveston, gave an educational presentation on the history of the development and use of the Sargassum Early Advisory System (SEAS) at the 21st annual Sea Bean Symposium that was held for the first time at the Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary Headquarters in Galveston.

Jellyfish Day

Thu, 03 Nov 2016 22:00:00 +0000

Today, November 3 is Jellyfish Day and it is a reminder that jellyfish can be a real problem in Texas coastal waters and tributaries.

Texas A&M Galveston Professor/Researcher and Students to be Featured on NatGeo Cable TV Special

Fri, 28 Oct 2016 22:00:00 +0000

Dr. Antonietta Quigg Selected for Southeast Conference Academic Leadership Development Program

Mon, 24 Oct 2016 22:00:00 +0000

Texas A&M University has selected Dr. Antonietta Quigg, associate vice president for Research and Graduate Studies, Texas A&M University at Galveston, to participate in the 2016-17 Southeastern Conference Academic Leadership Development Program (SEC ALDP), a professional growth initiative that seeks to identify, prepare and advance academic leaders for roles within SEC institutions and beyond.

Texas A&M University at Galveston Receives Grants to Study Sharks & Ancient Hurricanes in Partnership with Universities in Mexico

Wed, 19 Oct 2016 22:00:00 +0000

Two Texas A&M University at Galveston researchers have been awarded grants to conduct work on marine science and marine biology projects.

Texas A&M Galveston Study to Discover and Identify New Fish Species

Tue, 11 Oct 2016 22:00:00 +0000

Thousands of species of fish live in the Gulf of Mexico, so many that no one knows how many are really out there. A Texas A&M University at Galveston researcher hopes to solve at least part of the puzzle.

New Study Reaffirms Timeline On Formation Of Isthmus Of Panama

Fri, 19 Aug 2016 22:00:00 +0000

The formation of the Isthmus of Panama - a strip of land that separates the Caribbean Sea from the Pacific Ocean, and connects North and South America-- is considered one of the most important geologic, oceanographic, and biogeographic events ever, but the exact timing of the final closure of the Isthmus has become controversial.

Texas A&M Galveston’s Sea Life Facility Rehabilitating Bob the Sea Turtle

Wed, 03 Aug 2016 22:00:00 +0000

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.

Panama Canal Expansion Completed with Texas A&M Galveston Graduate Heading the Project

Thu, 28 Jul 2016 22:00:00 +0000

When it first opened in 1914, the Panama Canal was considered one of mankind's top engineering achievements.

Texas A&M at Galveston Prof Receives Funds to Save Endangered Turtles

Mon, 25 Jul 2016 22:00:00 +0000

Efforts to save the endangered Kemp's ridley sea turtle have received a big boost in the form of a two-year $220,162 funding commitment to a Texas A&M University at Galveston researcher.

National Shark Awareness Q&A with Dr. David Wells

Thu, 14 Jul 2016 22:00:00 +0000

Dr. David Wells is an assistant professor and head of the Shark Biology and Fisheries Science Lab at Texas A&M University at Galveston.

Marine Dugongs May Be Long Gone If Not Protected, Says Texas A&M Galveston Prof

Thu, 10 Mar 2016 00:00:00 +0000

It’s got a funny name and it looks even funnier. Dugongs will never win any beauty contests, and few people probably know what they are.

Texas A&M Galveston Marine Science Professor Receives Prestigious Regents Professor Award

Tue, 15 Dec 2015 00:00:00 +0000

Douglas J. Klein, professor of Marine Sciences at Texas A&M University at Galveston was named a Regents Professor by The Texas A&M University System Board of Regents.

Texas A&M University At Galveston Researcher Hopes To Tag As Many As 50 Sharks In The Gulf Of Mexico

Tue, 13 Oct 2015 22:00:00 +0000

In one of the most ambitious projects of its kind, a Texas A&M University at Galveston researcher hopes to tag as many as 50 sharks in the Gulf of Mexico to learn more about their feeding habits and behavior.

Consortium Led By Texas A&M University’s Galveston Campus Awarded $3.6 Million To Support Research On Coastal Flooding

Tue, 13 Oct 2015 22:00:00 +0000

An international research consortium led by Dr. Sam Brody, Professor in the Department of Marine Science and Director of the Center for Texas Beaches and Shores (CTBS) at Texas A&M University at Galveston was awarded a prestigious Partnerships for International Research and Education (PIRE) $3.6 million grant by the National Science Foundation’s Office of International Science and Engineering.

AFS College Level Teaching Award

Fri, 04 Sep 2015 22:00:00 +0000

Congratulations to Dr. Bernd Wursig, Professor in Marine Biology, for receiving the 2015 Association of Former Students, Distinguished Achievement Award: College Level Teaching Award.

Texas A&M Galveston Receives New Scientific Research Vessel

Thu, 09 Jul 2015 22:00:00 +0000

Texas A&M University at Galveston has just taken delivery of a new $2.5 million dollar research vessel: the R/V Trident. The new research vessel was recently featured in several television news stories.

Dr. Bill Merrell receives BAHEP’s 2015 Quasar Award

Sat, 24 Jan 2015 00:00:00 +0000

The Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership honored Dr. Bill Merrell, the George P. Mitchell ’40 chair in Marine Sciences at Texas A&M University at Galveston, with its prestigious 2015 Quasar Award for Exceptional Leadership in Economic Development.

Consortium led by Texas A&M University at Galveston awarded $7.25 million to support research on the effects of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill

Fri, 21 Nov 2014 00:00:00 +0000

A research consortium led by Dr. Antonietta Quigg, Professor of Marine Biology and Associate Vice President for Research and Graduate Studies at Texas A&M’s Galveston campus, was awarded $7.25 million by the Gulf of Mexico Research Initiative (GoMRI) http://gulfresearchinitiative.org/ to conduct scientific studies of the impacts of oil on the Gulf of Mexico ecosystem and public health.

Texas A&M University at Galveston researchers awarded $1.9 million to study deep-ocean fauna in the Gulf of Mexico

Fri, 21 Nov 2014 00:00:00 +0000

Dr. Jay Rooker, Dr. David Wells and Dr. Ron Eytan of Texas A&M Galveston Marine Biology are co-investigators on a research consortium led by Dr. Tracey Sutton from Nova Southeastern University Oceanographic Center, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Texas A&M Galveston Marine Biology professor receives prestigious Regents Professor Award

Fri, 21 Nov 2014 00:00:00 +0000

Dr. Jay Rooker, professor of Marine Biology and the McDaniel Chair of Marine Fisheries at Texas A&M University at Galveston was named a Regents Professor by The Texas A&M University System Board of Regents at their November meeting.

Texas A&M Galveston’s Dr. Bill Merrell to be honored with BAHEP’s 2015 Quasar Award

Fri, 21 Nov 2014 00:00:00 +0000

he Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership will honor Dr. Bill Merrell, the George P. Mitchell ’40 chair in Marine Sciences at Texas A&M University at Galveston and president of Merrell Historic Properties, Inc., with its prestigious 2015 Quasar Award for Exceptional Leadership in Economic Development to be presented during the organization’s 22nd annual Quasar Award Banquet on Friday, Jan.16, 2015, at the South Shore Harbour Resort and Conference Center in League City.

Texas A&M-Galveston Researchers Tackling Stinky Seaweed Problem

Thu, 11 Sep 2014 22:00:00 +0000

Researchers at Texas A&M University at Galveston have a use for the hundreds of tons of stinky seaweed that have washed up on the Louisiana - Texas beaches.

Texas A&M Galveston Marine Biology professor receives prestigious Regents Professor Award

Tue, 06 May 2014 20:00:00 +0000

Dr. Jay Rooker, professor of Marine Biology and the McDaniel Chair of Marine Fisheries at Texas A&M University at Galveston was honored as a Regents Professor by The Texas A&M University System Board of Regents at their February meeting.

Texas A&M Galveston researchers seeking to improve life in coastal regions.

Mon, 14 Apr 2014 22:00:00 +0000

Their names are Alicia, Rita and Ike. There’s even one known by the number 1900. These and other hurricanes have killed thousands of people, destroyed scores of buildings and wreaked havoc on Texas and the nation.

NASA provides $100,000 funding for Texas A&M University at Galveston marine sciences project

Sat, 01 Mar 2014 00:00:00 +0000

For the past several years beachgoers along the upper Texas coast have found their beautiful sandy beaches cluttered with ugly, stinky seaweed. The good news is that Texas A&M University at Galveston researchers who study our beaches and shores are getting help from those who study space.

TAMUG researchers work to unlock secrets in Yucatán’s underground rivers

Tue, 17 Dec 2013 00:00:00 +0000

From the Yucatan Times Scientific teams from Texas A&M University at Galveston and the National Autonomous University of Mexico in Mexico City are working jointly to explore and investigate the Ox Bel Ha System, the world’s longest underwater cave, which extends across 150 miles in very remote areas away from tourists.

Memorial set for Dr. Sammy Ray.

Mon, 21 Oct 2013 22:00:00 +0000

Texas A&M University at Galveston will host a Memorial Service to honor Dr. Sammy Ray, world-renowned marine biologist and one of the founders of the university, who died on Monday, Oct. 13.

Dr. Sammy Ray, World-Renowned Texas A&M at Galveston Professor, Dies At Age 94

Mon, 14 Oct 2013 22:00:00 +0000

Dr. Sammy Ray, a world-renowned marine biologist and one of the founders of Texas A&M University at Galveston, died here earlier today at age 94.

Educating the next generation of highly talented scientific leaders

Wed, 11 Sep 2013 22:00:00 +0000

Without them, the United States would not have won WWII, explored space or become a world leader. Those who led the nation in such endeavors are scientists, technologists, engineers and mathematicians.

Dora the Slocum glider

Tue, 03 Sep 2013 20:00:00 +0000

The Marine Science Department at Texas A&M University at Galveston is entering a new phase of ocean exploration.

TAMUG cave diver is Smithsonian research associate

Tue, 03 Sep 2013 20:00:00 +0000

Cave diver Thomas Iliffe and professor of marine biology at Texas A&M University at Galveston received an academic appointment as a research associate of the Smithsonian Institution’s National Museum of Natural History.

TAMUG marine biology professor receives Texas A&M University Distinguished Professor Award.

Fri, 08 Mar 2013 00:00:00 +0000

Dr. Bernd G. Würsig is among six Texas A&M Faculty members who have been appointed the title University Distinguished Professors, effective Sept. 1, 2013. The title is among the highest honors awarded to Texas A&M faculty members.

Dr Iliffe’s record-breaking dive

Tue, 29 Jan 2013 00:00:00 +0000

A Texas A&M University at Galveston professor is part of a diving team that descended 462 feet in a West Texas cave, believed to be the deepest underwater cave in the United States.

Texas A&M University at Galveston researchers use space technology along with historical plant and soil data to address impact of land use and climate change on coastal ecosystems.

Mon, 10 Sep 2012 22:00:00 +0000

A healthy Texas coastline is not only important for recreation, fishing and shipping, but it could also be essential in adapting to the threat of climate change.

Sea Aggie professor is recognized by the Smithsonian Institution.

Fri, 13 Jul 2012 22:00:00 +0000

Few people have the opportunity to see their work shown at the Smithsonian Institution, but at 93 Dr. Sammy Ray, a marine biology professor at Texas A&M University and world-renowned oyster expert, will have that pleasure.

TAMUG students join Galveston residents to find and save endangered sea turtles.

Tue, 01 May 2012 17:00:00 +0000

Kemp’s ridley turtles are native to and primarily found in the Gulf of Mexico and remain the most critically endangered species of sea turtle. In efforts to save these turtles, Texas A&M University at Galveston trained students and volunteer residents of Galveston to locate and identify sea turtle tracks and turtle nests on Galveston beaches.

TAMUG Sea Life Facility announces winner of name of the rescued sea turtle contest

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 22:00:00 +0000

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.

Endangered Turtles Find New Hope at Texas A&M-Galveston Sea Life Facility

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000

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.

Renowned Texas A&M University at Galveston oyster expert comments on red tide near Texas shores

Sat, 03 Sep 2011 20:00:00 +0000

Reddish brown algae blooms are coloring the coastline of Texas, and as a result, state officials have banned oyster harvesting.

TAMUG professor receives distinguished teaching award

Sat, 03 Sep 2011 20:00:00 +0000

Dr. von Zharen, a professor of Marine Sciences teaches a variety of courses, from international law and management strategies to invasive species’ vectors, pathways and management to wildlife law and ethics to environmental law, to mediation.

TAMUG researchers receive more than $1 million to study interactions between radioactive and biological materials

Sat, 03 Sep 2011 20:00:00 +0000

Texas A&M University at Galveston (TAMUG) researchers recently received more than $1.2 million from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) for two different projects to investigate the impact of organic matter in soils and wetlands on potentially toxic radioactive iodine-129 and plutonium colloids or “nano-particles” (nano-meter sized particles much smaller than a human hair).

Four TAMUG scientists receive $400,000 research grant from NASA and USDA

Tue, 17 May 2011 22:00:00 +0000

Researchers to study sequestration (storage) of carbon in tidal wetlands along the Texas coast NASA and the U. S. Department of Agriculture have awarded a three-year, $400,000 carbon cycle science investigation grant to four researchers at Texas A&M University at Galveston.

TAMUG dedicates state-of-the-art Ocean and Coastal Studies Building on Nov. 11

Sat, 13 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0000

Texas A&M University at Galveston officially dedicated its highly sophisticated, 109,000 square-foot Ocean and Coastal Studies Building (OCSB) with a special ceremony on Nov. 11.

From surf to turf: TAMUG professor creates unique coastal atlas

Thu, 28 Oct 2010 22:00:00 +0000

Many residents of the state don’t know that one of every four Texans lives along the coast, or perhaps that Texas has 16 major ports and more than 3,300 miles of bays and estuaries.

Dr. Santschi Receives more than $700,000 toward Research Projects

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000

Dr. Peter Santschi, professor of Marine Sciences at Texas A&M University at Galveston and of Oceanography at Texas A&M University has received funding for two major research studies. Santschi, who specializes in Environmental RadioBioGeoChemistry, will be heading both grant-funded projects through 2012.

TAMUG Doctoral Student Helps Reel in a Rare Catch

Thu, 30 Jul 2009 22:00:00 +0000

July 30, 2009 started off just like most days for Alyson Azzara aboard the vessel Gordon Gunter. A Ph.D. student in the Interdisciplinary Graduate Program in Marine Biology at Texas A&M University at Galveston, Azzara had been at sea for weeks with a crew from the NOAA Southeast Fisheries Science Center and the Department of the Interior’s Minerals Management Service.