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Next Time You Beat a Virus, Thank Your Microbial Ancestors
Two of our key defenses against viruses have persisted for billions of years, arising before complex life.
Weathering Scratches the Surface of Plastic
Plastics can endure decades in the ocean, with minimal degradation, posing long-term risks to marine ecosystems, as shown by recent research.
Digging into the Soil – shedding light on unknown players in methane production
Researchers studied Asgard archaea in freshwater wetland soils, revealing their role in methane cycling and degradation of aldehydes, marking a significant advancement in understanding microbes.
Are Parrotfishes Friends or Foes to Coral Reefs?
Study shows parrotfishes impact coral reefs by grazing algae and occasionally eating coral, influencing reef management.
College of Natural Sciences Faculty Receive NSF CAREER Awards
The awards from the National Science Foundation support innovative work by earlier-career faculty.
Following the Flow: Study identifies the best habitat for yellowfin tuna
In a new study, scientists generated habitat suitability models, which provide a prediction of the oceanographic conditions favored by yellowfin tuna.
Marine Science Literature for Desalinization & Channel Deepening Projects
Scientific literature pertaining to desalination and deepening of the Port Aransas Ship Channel
The Power of Code: No Fish Too Small
A new study documents how researchers use network analysis to determine the relationship between the genetic diversity of a cryptobenthic fish and its habitat.
Vital Seagrasses in Gulf of Mexico Are Retreating Amid Rapid Sea Level Rise
At the Gulf Coast, rising sea levels are linked to a loss of valuable seagrass habitats in Texas, new research has found.
Heartbeat of the Estuary
Philip Souza’s research is focused on the sounds that fish along the Texas Gulf Coast make to attract mates or defend territory.
