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The University of Texas Marine Science Institute has active research programs in marine science disciplines including the physiology, biochemistry and ecology of marine plants and animals; dynamics of marine ecosystems; biogeochemistry; mariculture; toxicology; and environmental monitoring. It is the oldest marine research station on the Texas Gulf Coast. 

 

Marine Science Institute, Universtity of Texas at Austin, Port Aransas
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Former Marine Science Institute Student Nancy Rabalais Receives High Honor  more info

Marine and Freshwater Biology major Mike Gil named College of Natural Sciences Dean's Honored Graduate  more info

Science and the Sea radio adds 9 more affiliates and is now heard on 165 stations in 35 states and around the world.  more info

Tamara Pease's student Leah Hurley is a finalist for a University of Texas Outstanding Thesis Award.

Join the fun at our Open House - June 14. more info

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The University of Texas at Austin, Marine Science Institute 
750 Channel View Drive . Port Aransas, Texas 78373-5015 
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