Charting new depths
Ocean and Coastal Studies
Improving scientific knowledge of the marine environment through research, education and outreach.
Visit the Marine Science Institute
With several visitor centers in Port Aransas and Rockport, the Marine Science Institute has several opportunities for the public to see, touch and learn about the ocean.
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Research
The Department of Marine Science in Port Aransas draws researchers from around the world and offers hands-on opportunities to empower the next generation of marine scientists.
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Deep Microbial Life Beneath Lavey-les-Bains Reveals Surprising Resilience
Microbes beneath Switzerland’s Lavey-les-Bains Thermal Spa stay stable year-round, revealing the resilience of subsurface life and its role in Earth’s carbon cycle.
