Announcements Archive
November 2009
Peter Thomas leads $2 million project to investigate effects of dead zone on gulf fish populations. more info
October 2009
Lee Fuiman receives the Conservation and Environmental Stewardship Award for Public Awareness from the Coastal Bend Bays Foundation. more info
Tenure-track faculty position open in Organismal Physiology. more info
MSI research on trends in abundance of Mustang Island bird populations is featured online. more info
Our Science and the Sea program is featured on the College of Natural Sciences website for the month of October. more info
September 2009
MSI's Wetlands Education Center is featured on The Shape of Texas radio program. more info
Tony Amos' 35 years of beach surveys and animal rehab are featured in the Austin American-Statesman. more info
August 2009
MSI breaks ground on a major new building. more info
Graduate student Shinnosuke Nakayama received honorable mention for his research poster at the 33rd annual Larval Fish Conference.
July 2009
Get Involved in National Estuaries Day on September 26th! more info
Lee Fuiman's research featured by the College of Natural Sciences. more info
Mission-Aransas NERR presents ecosystem based management tools to Rockport officials. more info
Mission-Aransas NERR and MSI to get new building. more info
Scott Holt's career at MSI is honored by Texas House of Representatives. more info
June 2009
Scott and Joan Holt are honored by the Port Aransas Boatmen Association. more info
Eagle Scouts donate hand-built dinghy to MSI for use in its Wetlands Education Center. more info
MSI receives an additional $700,000 for construction of a new research building. more info
June 10: Science and the Sea is featured on the National Science Foundation's Science360 website.
Linda Fuiman's Birding 101 classes are a hit with kids. more info
May 2009
Pablo Munguia's research is featured by the College of Natural Sciences. more info
MSI is a co-sponsor of the Texas Seagrass Conservation Plan, Review Workshop. more info
Graduate student Chris Wilson wins best student presentation award at 2009 Texas Bays and Estuaries meeting.
Mission-Aransa NERR Anniversary Celebration has been postponed due to the swine flu. We will keep you informed as new information arises and a new date is set.
April 2009
Mission-Aransas NERR hosts an Anniversary Celebration on May 6, 2009 (1 - 7 pm) that is free and open to the public. more info
Tony Amos is featured in the April issue of Texas Parks and Wildlife Magazine. more info
Mission-Aransas NERR hosts a Conceptual Model Development Workshop, April 21-23. more info
MSI hosts the annual meeting of the Research Vessel Operators Committee, April 13-17.
Mission-Aransas NERR provides an Ecosystem Based Management Tool Utilization Workshop, April 13-17. more info
Mission-Aransas NERR receives $1.8 million from NOAA for construction of a new resource center at MSI.
March 2009
Summer courses begin June 1. Check out the courses and register now. more info
Register for our annual Texas Bays and Estuaries Meeting to be held April 28-30. more info
February 2009
MSI researchers to assess the biological and chemical conditions in the Chukchi Sea before the area opens for offshore oil drilling. more info
MSI offers guided tours of the Wetlands Education Center twice weekly. more info
January 2009
Our free Public Lecture Series returns. Come hear our scientists speak about their work. more info
Apply now for our summer 2009 Research Experience for Undergraduates program. Application deadline is February 16th. more info
October 2008
UT undergrads enjoy an educational trip to MSI. Watch the video here.
MSI featured in Coastal Conservation Association newsletter. more info
Two faculty positions open: Marine Biogeochemistry and Fish/Fisheries Biology. more info
Ken Dunton receives $2.88-million contract in Chuckchi Sea offshore drilling area. more info
September 2008
Tony Amos contributes to new report on marine debris by National Research Council. more info
August 2008
Ribbon-cutting ceremony for Wetlands Education Center. more info
MSI graduate students honored at international meeting. more info
July 2008
Mission-Aransas NERR organizes habitat mapping project. more info
Ken Dunton appointed to U.S. Department of Interior advisory panel. more info
See what's going on in our Research Experiences for Undergraduates program more info
June 2008
MSI receives $7.7 million for new construction more infoSee what you missed if you did not attend our Open House more info
GK-12 Program offers "Summer Science Field Program" for kids more info
Linda Fuiman offers "Birding 101" for local children more info
May 2008
Former graduate student Chip Breier's postdoctoral work is featured more info
Leah Hurley wins a University of Texas Outstanding Thesis Award more info
Former Marine Science Institute Student Nancy Rabalais Receives High Honor more info
Marine and Freshwater Biology major Mike Gil named College of Natural Sciences Dean's Honored Graduate more info
Science and the Sea radio adds 9 more affiliates and is now heard on 165 stations in 35 states and around the world. more info
April 2008
Tamara Pease's student Leah Hurley is a finalist for a University of Texas Outstanding Thesis Award.Chris Shank receives the College of Natural Sciences Outstanding Teaching Award.
March 2008
Join the fun at our Open House - June 14. more info
Chris Shank observes shifts in coral microbial communities when exposed to coastal water more info
February 2008
Register now for our annual Texas Bays & Estuaries Meeting to be held April 16-17.Graduate students and teachers - apply now for our 2008-09 GK-12 program.
January 2008
Rare organism discovered at MSI using new technology. more infoOur free Public Lecture Series returns. Come hear our scientists speak about their work. schedule | audio interview
Peter Thomas delivers Howard A. Bern Distinguished Lecture in Comparative Endocrinology to the Society for Integrative and Comparative Biology more infoFive monitoring stations are now up and running on the Mission-Aransas Reserve. more info
December 2007
Professor Emeritus Carl Oppenheimer dies. more info | obituaryApply now for our summer 2008 Research Experience for Undergraduates program
October 2007
Science and the Sea reaches new public audience more info
R/V Longhorn sails away for new duty more info
Wayne Gardner receives grant to study the dead zone more info
September 2007
5-part radio series on Marine Research in the Arctic features Hedy Edmonds and Ken Dunton more info
Texas Sea Grant to hold researcher conference at MSI more info
Texas Shrimp Farming Course returns to MSI more info
August 2007
Keep up to date with MSI research through our new page of audio interviews more info
Peter Thomas shows how low oxygen impairs fish reproduction more info
Grand opening for new marine fisheries lab on Aug 17 more info
Rick Tinnin honored by National Marine Educators Association more info
Two faculty positions open: Quantitative Ecology (pdf) and Fish Ecology (pdf) more info
July 2007
Join us for the planting day at the Wetlands Education Center. more info
June 2007
It's official! State Legislature and Governor approve $1 million annual increase to MSI's budget. more info
Hedy Edmonds leads an international expedition to locate hydrothermal vents in the Arctic Ocean. more info
Scott Nunez appointed Director of Elasmobranchs on the Board of Advisors of MarineBio.org. more info
May 2007
MSI students and faculty approve Guidelines for Ethical Research Conduct. more info
Professor Emeritus Curly Wohlschlag dies. Obituary in South Jetty and Corpus Christi Caller-Times.
April 2007
MSI receives $96,000 donation to study of migratory movements of tarpon. more info
Friends of the ARK raises $15,000 for ARK operations. more info
Mission-Aransas NERR holds Human Dimension Regional Roundtable Workshop, April 10-11. more info
March 2007
MSI hosts Red Tide and Human Health Effects workshop. more info
Schweppe Lecture Series hosts distinguished scientists for public lectures. more info
MSI's growth spurt is featured on website. more info
Lee Fuiman's work on Antarctic seals featured on award winning web site. more info
February 2007
Former MSI graduate student appointed Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs at the University of Maryland Biotechnology Institute more info
Register now for the Texas Bays & Estuaries Meeting to be held April 17-19. more info
UT Austin undergraduate student loved her summer at MSI. more info
Tony Amos receives 2007 Seaspace - PADI Environmental Awareness Award. more info
January 2007
Groundbreaking for a new 3,000 square-foot larval fish research facility on January 24. more info
Our free Public Lecture Series returns. Come hear our scientists speak about their work. more info
December 2006
Mission-Aransas NERR hosts a mapping and GIS forum. more info
November 2006
Yahoo! Podcasts named our Science and the Sea program to its New & Noteworthy list
Faculty position open for an Estuarine/Coastal Ecologist. more info
Potential exciting opportunity for graduate students in our GK-12 program. more info
October 2006
MSI recognized at Conservation & Environmental Stewardship Awards banquet. more info
Graduate student Kiersten Madden explores remote subantarctic islands. more info
News of red tide in Port Aransas spreads throughout the state. more info
There's a red tide event in Port Aransas. See latest measurements more info
Final voyage of R/V Longhorn. more info
September 2006
Texas Tropical Trail directors learn of MSI's work. more info
MSI earns Commercial Yard of the Month in Port Aransas more info
R/V LONGHORN to be retired after 35 years of service more info
Texas Shrimp Farming Short Course returns to MSI. more info
Cooperative Conservation Listening Session co-hosted by MANERR on September 5. more info
August 2006
Dr. Jim McClelland and colleagues link excess freshwater in Arctic to ice melt and precipitation. more info
Texas Tropical Trail tourism promotion group visits on September 19.
3,256-acre Fennessey ranch becomes part of MANERR. more info
R/V Longhorn to be retired after 35 years of service. more info
July 2006
MSI introduces ‘Science and the Sea’ radio program. more info | website
June 2006
Drs. Peter Thomas & Paul Montagna receive $1.3 million grant to study Gulf of Mexico "dead zone."
Coastal Coordination Council to meet at MSI on June 8. more info
Photos from our 60th anniversary Open House. more info
May 2006
Photos from the national estuarine research reserve designation. more info
Texas Senate and House honor MSI with resolutions. more info
New national research reserve to be designated at MSI on May 6. more info | news release
April 2006
MSI students receive honors at Texas Bays & Estuaries Meeting. more info
Hedy Edmonds contributes to research symposium at Amarillo Club. more info
New Beach Debris interactive educational kiosk is now available online. more info
Texas Bays and Estuaries Meeting April 19-21. more info
Join our Open House: Celebrating 60 Years of Science and the Sea - May 27. more info
Summer courses for science and non-science majors begin June 1. more info
March 2006
Abstract deadline for Texas Bays and Estuaries Meeting extended to April 1. more info
Wetlands Education Center ground breaking - March 25.
Summer courses for science and non-science majors. Register by April 1. more info
2006 Texas Bays and Estuaries Meeting - April 19-21. more info
Mark your calendar for our Open House: Celebrating 60 Years of Science and the Sea - May 27.
Febuary 2006
Ground water research of Hedy Edmonds and Chip Breier featuredPeter Thomas receives honorary doctorate from Sweden more info
Summer Undergraduate Research Program in Integrated Watershed Science
MSI Open House scheduled for May 27, 2006.
January 2006
Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council public hearing at MSI on Jan 24 at 7:00 pm. more info
MSI receives gift of $600,000 to build new fisheries lab. more info
MSI hosts Gulf of Mexico Alliance workshop, January 19, to respond to President Bush's Ocean Action Plan. more info
2006 Texas Bays and Estuaries Meeting announced.
December 2005
New and improved! Port Aransas conditions back online. more info
MSI scientists offer analytical services to other institutions. more info
Tracy Villareal receives Darbaker Prize for his research. more info
Tony Amos receives 20-year award from National Weather Service. more info
New marsh bird exhibit unveiled at MSI. more info
October 2005
Looking for a graduate program? All our students are funded. Check individual faculty pages for research topics. more info
September 2005
Tenure-Track Position in Marine Chemistry.
Gulf of Mexico Alliance workshop postponed due to Hurricane Rita
R/V Longhorn sets sail to help with Hurricane Katrina disaster. more info
MSI hosts Gulf of Mexico Alliance workshop, September 22, to respond to President Bush's Ocean Action Plan. more info
New shorebird exhibit unveiled at MSI. more info
August 2005
MSI holds Corpus Christi Bay Digital Estuary Workshop, August 25-26
MSI launches Science and the Sea, a monthly column in Gulf Coast Connections. more info
July 2005
Antibody test confirms return of Texas brown tide.
June 2005
Tracy Villareal's research on ciguatera poisoning featured in newspaper more info
ARK to release two large sea turtles on Monday, June 13th.
May 2005
New SEA Lab building dedicated.
April 2005
Tracy Villareal collaborates with the Center for Disease control on ciguatera poisoning.
Dr. Hedy Edmonds honored by Harrington Faculty Fellows Program.
2005 Texas Bays and Estuaries Meeting this month.
January 2005
Summer 2005 Course Registration begins for undergraduates. More info
Professor Emeritus Colin Nicol dies. More info
Public Lecture Series schedule updated. More info
Faculty position open in Coastal Watershed Science.
December 2004
Island to Ice connects students in Texas and New Zealand with scientists in Antarctica.
November 2004
Marine Science Coordinator position open on Austin campus.
Harley the spinner dolphin's move to Florida delayed.
Harley the spinner dolphin leaves MSI for Florida.
October 2004
2005 Texas Bays and Estuaries Meeting announced.
Faculty position open in Ecological Modeling.
Nomination approved to create 3rd largest national estuarine reserve at MSI More info
September 2004
MSI Researchers involved in hydrothermal exploration in the South Pacific. Press release | More info
Texas Sea Grant Researcher Conference to be held at MSI Sepember 23-24. More info
August 2004
New Director named to head Marine Science Institute. Press release | Coverage
H-E-B donates $1,000,000 to establish research chair. More info
Our Open House on September 4th is featured in Texas Highways magazine. Details of event.
June 2004
The MSI Open House is coming September 4, 2004. More info
Ken Dunton's GK-12 program places teacher on icebreaker in Alaska. More info
May 2004
MSI hosts 14th Annual SAIL Conference, May 11-14, 2004.
April 2004
Anonymous donor seeds Anthony F. Amos Endowment to support ARK. More Info
Harley, a stranded spinner dolphin, care for at the ARK. More Info
MSI faculty featured in Focus on Science magazine (Fuiman, p 10; Villareal, p 16; Holt, p 20). More Info
March 2004
Texas House of Representatives unanimously honors Tony Amos in House Resolution 141. More Info
February 2004
The MSI Open House is coming September 4, 2004.
Registration for summer classes is now open. More Info
January 2004
COSEE workshop for educators involved in outreach programs, March 9-10. More info
December 2003
Exciting field research opportunities available for K-12 science teachers. More info
November 2003
Faculty Position available. More info
MSI receives $192,000 donation from the Saltwater-Fisheries Enhancement Association (SEA).
The 2004 Laura Randall Schweppe Lecture Series is taking shape. More info
October 2003
Teachers at Sea: Dr. Tracy Villareal is chief scientist on a research cruise with teachers from the southwest. More info
Proposed Texas National Estuarine Research Reserve draws nearer reality. Check out the latest update.
MSI is site for Harte Research Institute's Gulf of Mexico Workshop - October 15.
September 2003
MSI announces its Postdoctoral Fellowship in Marine Science. More info
Take a look at our fleet of small vessels. More info
August 2003
MSI faculty seminar series begins next week. More info
July 2003
Dr. Greg Stunz to present seminar on juvenile red drum habitat. More info
It's not the heat, it's the humidity. Relative humidity in Port Aransas is now reported on our website. See Port Aransas Conditions
We've also added a "snapshot" of current weather and sea conditions at Port Aransas. More info
May 2003
MSI student Jaime Haberer receives a University of Texas Outstanding Thesis Award
April 2003
MSI hosts the Gulf Estuarine Research Society meeting on April 18th.
March 2003
MSI faculty take their science to local school districts. Click here for press coverage
February 2003
Schweppe Lecture Series brings in Dr. Joe Montoya to speak on methane ice and plankton in the deep sea. More info
Press release: Dr. Peter Thomas isolates membrane receptors involved in reproduction. More info
Schweppe Lecture Series brings in Dr. Sybil Seitzinger to speak on man’s impact on coastal ecosystems. More info
The latest issue of MSI's newsletter, Coastal Currents, is now available online. More info
January 2003
Our free Public Lecture Series returns. Come hear our scientists speak about their work. More info
Press release: Dr. Hedy Edmonds and team discover first hydrothermal vents in Arctic Ocean. More info
Schweppe Lecture Series brings in Dr. Stacy Kim to speak on life at deep-sea thermal vents. More info
December 2002
Faculty Position available.
October 2002
A new textbook for Fishery Science classes edited by our own Dr. Lee Fuiman. More infoMSI's newsletter, Coastal Currents, is now available online. More info
September 2002
The MSI Open House was a great success. More info here.August 2002
The Texas National Estuarine Research Reserve is currently under development by Dr. Paul Montagna. More infoJune 2002
Corpus Christi Caller-Times newspaper features MSI Visitor Center. More infoSchweppe Lecture Series brings in Dr. Kenneth T. Frank to speak on the collapse of fisheries. More info
May 2002
Back by popular demand, MSI Open House, this August. More infoDr. Ken Dunton and colleagues in Austin receive $1.5 million grant to partner K-12 teachers with graduate students in the sciences. More info
April 2002
Schweppe Lecture Series brings in Dr. Michael McClain to speak on the Earth's greatest river: Amazon. More infoMarch 2002
Press Release: Marine Science Institute receives endowed chair from H.E.B. More infoSchweppe Lecture Series brings in Dr. Mimi Koehl to speak on the sense of smell in marine animals. Click here for more information.
January 2002
Press Release: SCIENTISTS USE SEALS AS "UNDERWATER EYES:"Technology provides rare glimpse of rare fish species.
Our free Public Lecture Series returns. Come hear our scientists speak about their work. More info
November 2001
Schweppe Lecture Series brings in Dr. John W. Morse to speak on Earth's oceans and the possibility of life on Mars. Click here for more information.October 2001
There is still room in some Elderhostel programs. Click here for more information.Teachers: Check out our new K-12 web site on the Arctic. Lesson plans for classroom activities are included. Click here for more information.
The University of Texas also offers a Bachelor of Science in Marine and Freshwater Biology.
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