News: Marine Science
Read the latest news from the College of Natural Sciences at The University of Texas at Austin
A Break in a Longstanding Mystery about Origin of Complex Life
Breathe easy. It appears our microbial ancestors used oxygen, too.
Microplastics in the Sand: Beach Combing Goes High Tech
A UT chemist says it is now time to develop tests for microplastics, similar to tests for other toxic threats.
Building Better Tech for Marine Science: A Q&A with Chip Breier
Chip Breier (Ph,.D. '06) is a marine biogeochemist and engineer at Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution.
Study Finds Early Signs of Widespread Coastal Marsh Decline
The early warning could help the ecosystems that are key to preventing flooding, UT marine science researchers say.
Department of Marine Science
Deep Microbial Life Beneath Lavey-les-Bains Reveals Surprising Resilience
Microbes beneath Switzerland’s Lavey-les-Bains Thermal Spa stay stable year-round, revealing the resilience of subsurface life and its role in Earth’s carbon cycle.
Idea of Coral Reefs as Oases in Marine Deserts May Be Mistaken
New research from Simon Brandl at UT’s Marine Science Institute challenges a long-held belief about coral reefs.
Can Tiny Bubbles Help Save the Planet?
Seagrasses store a lot of carbon in their tissues, making them a potential counterweight to rising levels of atmospheric CO2.
Science and STEM Camps at UT Austin this Summer
UT Austin has a wide range of offerings for young people interested in exploring technology and science learning this summer.
UT News
UT Austin and MD Anderson Launch Joint Initiative to Advance Breakthroughs in Cancer Research
Interdisciplinary research teams involve UT Austin faculty in the life sciences, computer science and chemistry.
Texas Connect
Flounder, boats and sea turtles
Three UT Marine Science Institute employees share experiences working with the sea.
