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Free food, networking & cutting-edge research! Join us March 3, 5:30–7 PM at Del Mar College Center for Economic Development for the Student March Madness Coastal Issues Forum! Free & open to the public. baysfoundation.org/cif/ #UTMSI #TexasScience #StudentMarchMadness

We’re thrilled to announce our newest Ph.D., Dr. Kyle Runion! Kyle's research examines how salt marshes respond to rising sea levels, focusing on organic matter production, biomass loss, and marsh resilience. #UTMSI #TexasScience #Congratulations #DiscoveryStartsHere

Congratulations to Marissa Kordal on receiving the Zale Parry Scholarship at the prestigious #AUAS NOGI Awards Ceremony for her work using eDNA to evaluate oyster reef health #MarineScience #OysterReefs #UTMSI Casey Lab

🌊 UT Scientists Investigate Microplastics' Role in Rising Cancer Rates 🧬 Microplastics are everywhere — and they may be linked to rising cancer rates.📖 Read more utmsi.utexas.edu/ut-scientists-… #Microplastics #Cancer #UTMSI #UTAustin #MDAnderson #MarineScience

🪸 For those of you in Austin, the evening of Friday, April 25, check out the Hot Science Cool Talks program by our very own Jordan Casey as she discusses "How will Coral Reefs Survive Global Change?" Register at hotsciencecooltalks.org #UTMSI #TexasScience #Coral

👏 Shout out to Leigh Walsh at the Fisheries and Mariculture Lab! Leigh was presented with the prestigious Yellow Rose of Texas award in recognition of outstanding contributions in community service, Texas preservation, and advocacy. #Volunter #UTMSI #TexasScience #Community

Patton Center Closure Notice📢 The Patton Center will be closed to the public on Wednesday, April 23rd, and Thursday, April 24th, for a private event. We’ll reopen on Friday, April 25th, at 10:00 AM. Thank you for your understanding! #UTMSI #PattonCenter #EventNotice

New research from UTMSI with the Casey Lab reveals that specialist butterflyfishes are struggling to adapt to coral bleaching events utmsi.utexas.edu/heatwaves-hit-… #MarineScience #Reef #Butterflyfish #UTMSI #Heatwaves #Coral #TexasScience

🌊🔬 Did you know diatoms are the ocean’s small but mighty powerhouses? #diatoms #phytoplankton #marinebiology #scienceiscool #marinescience #UTMSI #TexasScience Isabella Suter & Daniel Nipper created video using Minecraft (© Mojang Studios/Microsoft) and iMovie (© Apple Inc.)

Join us for Meet the Artist on May 30, 5:30–7:00 PM at the UTMSI Lyceum. Explore visual representations of marine science, engage with the artists, and enjoy complimentary refreshments. This free event is open to the public. Event Website: utmsi.utexas.edu/event/meet-the…

Congratulations to Eva Gonzales for being named a Port Aransas Chamber Hospitality Hero! 🏆🌟 Eva’s tireless dedication and genuine care for our Patton Center visitors make the visitor experience truly great. Thank you, Eva, for going above and beyond #UTMSI #MissionAransas

There’s got to be an easier way to figure out how much carbon is stored by seagrass! Scientists have found “one weird trick” that involves listening to tiny bubbles. Hear our latest Point of Discovery podcast: cns.utexas.edu/news/podcast/c…

We apologize for the inconvenience, but the Patton Center for Marine Science Education closed early today (Sat, 5/31) due to a power outage disrupting equipment. We anticipate resuming normal operating hours next week: Tuesday - Saturday, 10am-4pm

New research from Brandl lab UTMSI challenges the idea that coral reefs are "oases" in marine deserts. While reefs are indeed among the world’s most productive ecosystems, their existence in nutrient-deprived oceans is the exception rather than the rule utmsi.utexas.edu/coral-oases/

On World Ocean Day, we celebrate the pursuit of knowledge—through science, education, and outreach—that deepens our understanding of ocean and coastal systems. Our mission: to improve understanding of the marine environment through rigorous research. 🌍🌊 #WorldOceanDay #UTMSI

Ancient microbes thrive beneath a Swiss spa—unchanged by the seasons. New research with Dr. Mark Lever reveals deep underground life stays stable, even as Alpine waters shift above. utmsi.utexas.edu/deep-microbial… 📸 Lavey-les-Bains

Congrats to Tamara Rivera, PhD student in the Nielsen Lab, on receiving the Marion E. Eason Scholarship to support her mercury research in Kachemak Bay, Alaska! Her work explores climate-driven mercury risks to ecosystems and communities. 📷: Kerri Lynn Ackerly

📢 Patton Center Closure Notice – Updated The Patton Center will be closing early today, Friday, June 13 at 12:00 PM, and will remain closed to the public on Saturday, June 14 for a private event. We will reopen on Tuesday, June 17 at 10:00 AM. Thank you for your understanding!

Congrats to grad student Bailey Bonham, winner of UTMSI’s Visualizing Marine Science competition! Her image of Gulf toadfish pigment cells reveals how this predator blends into its reef home. See one up close at the Patton Center! Institute Insights: shorturl.at/uNM69

The Campus, including the Patton Center, is closed in observance of Juneteenth. We'll resume normal hours tomorrow and be open (10am-4pm).