
Water
Deep Impact: Prof Leads Record Diving Expedition In Texas Cave
Jan. 25, 2013 • 3 min. readTom Iliffe, professor of marine biology and one of the world’s most experienced cave diving scientists, led a diving team to explore, map and investigate the depths of Phantom Springs Cave.
The Ike Dike: A Solution For Saving Lives And Preventing Storm Damage
Oct. 9, 2012 • 4 min. readHurricane Ike’s death and destruction vividly pointed out the need for protection from hurricane storm surge in the Houston-Galveston region.
Strong Social Network Sped Recovery Of Vietnamese Katrina Survivors
Sep. 13, 2012 • 5 min. readAfter Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans in August 2005, a tightly knit Vietnamese-American community showed a surprising and inspiring ability to pick up the pieces and rebuild.
Texas A&M’s Colonias Program Transforms Border Communities
July 2, 2012 • 4 min. readThe unique and inexpensive water filtration system utilized at Texas A&M exemplified one small, but profoundly impactful way that the university is fulfilling its land grant mission in the colonias.
Beware The Rip Or Prepare To RIP, Sea Grant Officials Warn
March 12, 2012 • 3 min. readNine out of 10 beachgoers cannot identify a rip current that is happening right in front of them.
As news of the earthquake that devastated Haiti grabbed the world’s attention, a group of Texas A&M University students received an urgent request for help.
Life Beyond Earth? Underwater Caves In Bahamas Could Give Clues
Jan. 26, 2012 • 4 min. readDiscoveries made in some underwater caves by Texas A&M University at Galveston researchers in the Bahamas could provide clues about how ocean life formed on Earth millions of years ago.
The 2010 “dead zone” area has for the first time covered areas from High Island to Port O’ Connor.
Rec Sports is offering American Red Cross Lifeguard Training.