The 300-gallon saltwater aquarium was previously located at Texas A&M’s Memorial Student Center.

This is the first time in modern history the Kemp's ridley sea turtle has hatched on Magnolia Beach in Calhoun County, experts say.

Researchers will produce data to allow decision makers to see the ecological and economic impacts of removing oil rigs or creating artificial reefs.

Texas A&M received formal designation as a Sea Grant college in 1971.

Marine biologist Christine Figgener became known worldwide after a video of her removing a plastic straw from the nose of a sea turtle went viral, helping spur the movement to eliminate the plastic straws.

Graduate student Christine Figgener was recognized by TIME magazine after a video went viral showing her research crew dislodging a plastic straw from a sea turtle’s nose.