Institute Insights 2025: Issue 3
For the second year, Institute Insights shares 2025 UTMSI stories, bridging research and public understanding.

Since 1971, the South Jetty newspaper has been a reliable voice for the Port Aransas community, regularly featuring stories about the University of Texas Marine Science Institute (UTMSI). In 2023, UTMSI launched Institute Insights, a bimonthly column penned by faculty, graduate students, and staff that offers readers a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the world of marine science.
Now in its third edition, Institute Insights 2025: Issue 3 continues to inform, inspire, and engage through firsthand accounts from UTMSI scientists. From harnessing artificial intelligence in research to showcasing creative problem-solving in the field, this issue reflects the innovation and breadth of work happening in the Gulf of Mexico and beyond.
With each column, UTMSI deepens its commitment to public outreach—sharing the stories that bring science to life and connecting people to the dynamic research shaping our coastal future.