Blue Economy
Texas A&M University guides the maritime industry and marine sciences by educating and empowering the next generation of Blue Economy leaders and steering progress with transformative research. From the Texas A&M Maritime Academy to the sea turtle hospital, Aggies lead on, above and below the ocean.
Featured Stories
Texas A&M’s Gulf Research Institute for Highly Migratory Species is working to maintain sustainable fisheries in the Gulf, which contribute $11 billion annually to the region’s Blue Economy.
Two researchers connect 12 years after Hurricane Katrina to aid communities damaged during Hurricane Harvey, bring forward the resiliency and unity to be found amid widespread devastation. Their collective efforts carry forward the Aggie Spirit through volunteer work, resource mobilization and emotional support for those affected.
Eric Oliphant ’95 came to Texas A&M University with a dream of flying for the military. That plan turned into a career that allowed him to protect the nation’s citizens both on land and at sea.
Texas A&M Is The Golden Ticket For Careers In The Maritime Industry
Feb. 28, 2025 • 10 min. readTexas A&M Maritime Academy and College of Marine Sciences and Maritime Studies offer maritime degrees combined with a U.S. Coast Guard officer license that provides high earnings and unique careers.
Cadet Chronicles: Life At Sea And Leadership In Training
Feb. 28, 2025 • 5 min. readLance Johnson ’27, a marine engineering technology sophomore at Texas A&M’s Galveston Campus, chronicled life at sea during a semester onboard the Texas A&M Maritime Academy’s training ship.
Texas A&M Is Saving The Gulf’s Gardeners From Extinction
Feb. 28, 2025 • 9 min. readResearchers from Texas A&M University’s Gulf Center for Sea Turtle Research work year-round to save sea turtles, some of the world’s most endangered species, and essential to ocean health.
From the Newsroom
Aging workforce, shift in technology fuel urgent demand for next-generation marine engineers
Feb. 27, 2026 • 4 min. readNew marine engineers trained in cybersecurity, nuclear engineering, AI and more will be needed to protect global supply chain, a Texas A&M University expert says.
AI is charting a new course in maritime research at Texas A&M Galveston
Nov. 4, 2025 • 4 min. readTwo new courses through the SEA-AI project blend artificial intelligence with maritime research, covering topics including autonomous shipping, cybersecurity and business intelligence.
Texas A&M Returns To SXSW With Fast Company As ‘A Force For Good’
March 5, 2025 • 4 min. readVisionary leaders from Texas A&M will join Fast Company at SXSW in Austin to explore how science and technology will create a brighter and safer future for the people of Texas, the nation and beyond.
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