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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.

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Marine Science Literature for Desalinization & Channel Deepening Projects

Scientific literature pertaining to desalination and deepening of the Port Aransas Ship Channel

A desalination plant in Dubai, UAE.  Richard Allenby-Pratt Getty Images

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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.

A barrel sponge in the ocean

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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.

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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.

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Philanthropic Gift Establishes Historic UT Commitment to Monitoring Texas’ Natural Resources

A transformative donation allows for the expansion of a Texas Field Station Network to study biodiversity and sustainability.

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Movin’ on Up

Climate change causes mangroves to encroach on salt marshes, prompting scientists to assess distribution and data gaps.

A mangrove forest stands at the edge of the coast, with dense clusters of short, shrub-like trees.

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‘We’re All Asgardians’: New Clues about the Origin of Complex Life

All complex life, a.k.a. eukaryotes, trace their roots to a common Asgard archaean ancestor.

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When Weather Whiplash Becomes the New Normal

Estuaries face increasing climate-induced changes. An 8-year study found droughts and floods shift phytoplankton from diatoms to cyanobacteria, impacting ecosystems.

Torrents of water surge through a once-dry landscape, turning it into a scene of extreme flooding.

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Saving the Last Rookery Island in Aransas Bay

NOAA awarded $4M to restore Deadman Island in Aransas Bay, vital for colonial waterbirds and local nature tourism.

Snowy Egrets, with their elegant white plumage and striking yellow feet, stand on a tree branch at the rookery island in Aransas Bay.