oceans and marine life
From sea to space: Turning the tide on microplastic pollution
Feb. 4, 2026 • 4 min. readA Texas A&M University at Galveston researcher is pioneering a groundbreaking approach to monitor and combat ocean pollution using satellite technology.
Texas A&M Is Saving The Gulf’s Gardeners From Extinction
Feb. 28, 2025 • 9 min. readResearchers from Texas A&M University’s Gulf Center for Sea Turtle Research work year-round to save sea turtles, some of the world's most endangered species, and essential to ocean health.
Texas A&M’s Gulf Research Institute for Highly Migratory Species is working to maintain sustainable fisheries in the Gulf, which contribute $11 billion annually to the region’s Blue Economy.
Rising Mercury Levels May Contribute To Declining Steller Sea Lion Populations
May 2, 2024 • 9 min. readInternational research team investigates ecosystem's impacts on health of endangered species.
Texas A&M-Led Team Devises Technique To Preserve Coral Samples, Holding Promise To Protect Reefs
Aug. 23, 2023 • 4 min. readThe new “cryopreservation” technique opens a path to year-round sample collection, critical in managing threats to our oceans.
Professors in the College of Arts and Sciences analyze a system of ocean currents that is slowing over time and may cause abnormal weather.
Experts: Olive Ridley Sea Turtles Are Constantly On The Move, So Protective Zones Should Follow Them
Nov. 4, 2022 • 7 min. readTexas A&M researchers say conserving the endangered species will require action both on land and at sea.
Marine Life Can Cling Together to Buy Time in the Face of Climate Warming
Dec. 16, 2021 • 2 min. readResearch from a Texas A&M Galveston marine biologist shows mussel beds protect other species during hot days, highlighting the importance of protecting vulnerable habitats.
Conference To Discuss Impacts, Challenges Of Laguna Madre
Nov. 23, 2021 • 2 min. readThe 400-mile stretch of coastline from Texas to Mexico will be the focus of a week-long discussion beginning Nov. 29.
NSF Funds Texas A&M Research On West Coast Fisheries Management
Oct. 26, 2021 • 3 min. readA team of scientists will develop a support system for U.S. West Coast marine communities threatened by climate change.