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Microplastics in the Sand: Beach Combing Goes High Tech
A UT chemist says it is now time to develop tests for microplastics, similar to tests for other toxic threats.
Building Better Tech for Marine Science: A Q&A with Chip Breier
Chip Breier (Ph,.D. '06) is a marine biogeochemist and engineer at Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution.
New Assistant Professor Positions
The Department of Marine Science at The University of Texas at Austin seeks to fill two tenure-track assistant professor positions in the fields of Physical...
Fast Solutions for an Urgent Problem: Genetic Identification for the Protection of Sharks and Rays
A new scientific paper describes how protecting shark and ray populations from the black-market wildlife trade can begin with DNA analysis.
Now accepting applications for Semester by the Sea in Spring 2026!
Spend a semester on the coast and dive into cutting-edge research with this comprehensive spring program for UT undergraduates. Semester by the Sea combines coursework...
Institute Insights 2025: Issue 3
For the second year, Institute Insights shares 2025 UTMSI stories, bridging research and public understanding.
Marine Science Newsletter: Issue 35
Issue 35 highlights UTMSI’s research, events, and achievements from January to May 2025, keeping the community informed and engaged.