| Jan. 3 |
Native Plant Society of South Texas Monthly Meeting |
Garden Senior Center
5325 Greely Drive, Corpus Christi
FMI (361) 852-2100
Doors Open 6:30 pm, 7:00 pm |
Kris Kirkwood, Texas Master Naturalist
"Plants That Run Amok" |
| Jan. 8 |
Coastal Bend Audubon Society Monthly Meeting |
CC Museum of Science & History
1900 N. Chaparral Street
FMI (361) 728-4635
7:00 pm |
Frank Bachman |
| Jan. 14 |
UTMSI Technical Seminars
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University of Texas at Austin
Marine Science Institute
Visitor Center, (361) 749-6805
10:00 am |
Dr. Sarah L. Mincks, Presidential IPY Postdoctoral Fellow, University of Alaska, Fairbanks School of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences
"From the ends of the Earth: High-latitude ecology in a global context" |
| Jan. 15 |
Texas Tropical Trail Region Monthly Meeting |
Rockport-Fulton (Aransas County)
hosted by Rockport Chamber of Commerce, 10:00 am
FMI Contact Nancy Deviney at
(361) 547-8033 or deviney@the-i.net |
Tours: Texas Maritime Museum, Casterline Fish Company and Oyster Plant. Lunch: Charlotte Plummer's Seafare Restaurant ($). Educational presentation (Texas Yes! Program) & Business meeting: The Inn at Fulton Harbor |
| Jan. 17 |
UTMSI Public Lecture Series
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University of Texas at Austin
Marine Science Institute
Visitor Center, (361) 749-6805
7:00 pm, doors open at 6:30 pm |
Tony Amos, UTMSI Animal Rehabilitation Keep
"Injured Sea Turtles and other Marine Animals: We try find out why" |
| Jan. 18 |
Harte Weekly Seminar Series |
Harte Research Institute
Conference Center Room 127
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
3:30 pm |
Nancy N. Rabalais, Ph.D., Louisiana Universities Marine Consortium
"Can Science Guide Policy? Gulf of Mexico Hypoxia"
(S&T Distinguished Lecturer Series Speaker) |
| Jan. 22 |
UTMSI Technical Seminars
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University of Texas at Austin
Marine Science Institute
Visitor Center, (361) 749-6805
9:00 am |
Dr. Pablo Munguia, Postdoctoral Fellow, Smithsonian Environmental Research Center
"Species rarity and diversity patterns of Pen shell (Atrina rigida) communities" |
| Jan. 25 |
Harte Weekly Seminar Series |
Harte Research Institute
Conference Center 127
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
3:30 pm |
Ian McDonald, Ph.D., TAMUCC
"Satellites, sonars and seafloor cameras: A tripod approach to mapping hydrocarbon fluxes in the ocean" |
| Jan. 28 |
UTMSI Technical Seminars
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University of Texas at Austin
Marine Science Institute
Visitor Center, (361) 749-6805
9:00 am |
Dr. Erik Cordes, Postdoctoral Fellow, Harvard University
"How organisms shape their environment from the microbe to the ecosystem" |
| Jan. 28 |
Surfrider Foundation - TXCBC Monthly Meeting |
Natural Resources Center, Room 1003
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
Exec Mtg - 6:00 pm, Gen Mtg - 7:00 pm |
Presentation on Tortuga Dunes & Tortuga Harbor Developments.
Officer Elections. Executive Meeting 6:00 pm,
General Meeting 7:00 pm |
| Jan. 29 |
Artifical Reef Proposal Stakeholders Meeting |
University of Texas at Austin
Marine Science Institute
Visitors Center, Conference Center
6:30 pm |
Contact: Elizabeth Pearsall Lippinocott, Chief of Staff & General Council, Rep. Juan Garcia III. (co-host MANERR). Multi-purpose, near-shore reef 300 meters offshore of Mustang Island State Park. |
| Jan. 30 |
STXBOT Winter Lecture Series |
South Texas Botanical Gardens & Nature Center
8545 S. Staples Street, Visitor Center
(361) 852-2100,
10:00 am to 11:30 am |
Corpus Christi Rose Society
"Rediscovering Old Favorites: Antique Roses"
(requires general admission) |
| Jan. 31 |
UTMSI Technical Seminars
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University of Texas at Austin
Marine Science Institute
Visitor Center, (361) 749-6805
10:00 am |
Dr. Bill Miller, The University of Georgia
"Tales of Marine Photochemistry and Ultraviolet Optics from Space"
(Schweppe Endowed Lecture Series Speaker) |
| Jan. 31 |
UTMSI Public Lecture Series
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University of Texas at Austin
Marine Science Institute
Visitor Center, (361) 749-6805
7:00 pm |
Dr. Bill Miller, The University of Georgia
"Fire, Earth, Air, & Water: Some Alchemical Stories of Global Change"
(Schweppe Endowed Lecture Series Speaker) |
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| Feb. 1 |
Harte Weekly Seminar Series |
Harte Research Institute
Conference Center 127
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
3:30 pm |
Tom Shirley, Ph.D., Harte Research Institute
"Saving Saba Bank: Biological Inventory of Caribbean Coral Habitats" |
| Feb. 5 |
Corpus Christi Museum Winter Lecture Series |
CC Museum of Science & History
1900 N. Chaparral Street
(361) 826-4667
10:00 am |
Owen Hopkins, Geologist
"History of Oil and its Importance to Corpus Christi"
(requires general admission) |
| Feb. 5 |
Coastal Bend Audubon Society Monthly Meeting |
CC Museum of Science & History
1900 N. Chaparral Street
FMI (361) 728-4635
7:00 pm |
Alecya Gallaway, Environmental Institute of Houston
"Ethnobotany-plants of southeast Texas and their human uses" |
| Feb. 6 |
STXBOT Winter Lecture Series |
South Texas Botanical Gardens & Nature Center
8545 S. Staples Street, Visitor Center
(361) 852-2100, 10:00 am to 11:30 am |
Natural Toxins Research Center Staff, Texas A&M-Kingsville
"Harvesting Snake Venom"
(requires general admission) |
| Feb. 7 |
UTMSI Technical Seminars |
University of Texas at Austin
Marine Science Institute
Visitor Center, (361) 749-6805
4:00 pm |
Aaron Watson, (Holt Laboratory) UTMSI
Lindsay Rawlinson, (Holt Laboratory) UTMSI
Adam Hughes, (Pease Laboratory) UTMSI
Click here for detailed information |
| Feb. 7 |
Native Plant Society of South Texas Monthly Meeting |
Garden Senior Center
5325 Greely Drive, Corpus Christi
FMI (361) 852-2100
Doors Open 6:30 pm, 7:00 pm |
Jay Tarkington, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
"Coastal Wetland Plants and Zones" |
| Feb. 7 |
UTMSI Public Lecture Series |
University of Texas at Austin
Marine Science Institute
Visitor Center, (361) 749-6805
7:00 pm, doors open at 6:30 pm |
Tracy Villareal, Ph.D., UTMSI
"Toxic fish in the northern gulf: What should I eat???" |
| Feb. 8 |
Harte Weekly Seminar Series |
Harte Research Institute
Conference Center 127
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
3:30 pm |
Suraida Nanez-James, Harte Research Institute
"T-STEM Innovation – Academy Uses Laguna Madre as Their Living Clasrom: An HRI and CCISD Education Outreach Initiative" |
| Feb. 12 |
Corpus Christi Museum Winter Lecture Series |
CC Museum of Science & History
1900 N. Chaparral Street
(361) 826-4667
10:00 am |
Dr. Roy Lehman, TAMUCC
Common Macroalgae (Seaweed) of the Texas Coast"
(requires general admission) |
| Feb. 13 |
STXBOT Winter Lecture Series |
South Texas Botanical Gardens & Nature Center
8545 S. Staples Street, Visitor Center
(361) 852-2100, 10:00 am to 11:30 am |
Jay Tarkington, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
"Wetlands – More than Meets the Eye"
(requires general admission) |
| Feb. 14 |
UTMSI Public Lecture Series |
University of Texas at Austin
Marine Science Institute
Visitor Center, (361) 749-6805
7:00 pm, doors open at 6:30 pm |
Lee Fuiman, Ph.D., UTMSI
"Keep your Eye on the Birdie! Results of Three Decades of Coastal Bird Surveys on Mustang Island" |
| Feb. 15 |
Harte Weekly Seminar Series |
Harte Research Institute
Conference Center 127
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
3:30 pm |
Cristina Carollo, Ph.D., Florida Fish & Wildlife Research Institute
"Implementation of Spatial Catalog to Characterize and Identify Habitats in the Gulf of Mexico"
Gulf GAME Project |
| Feb. 18 |
UTMSI Technical Seminars |
University of Texas at Austin
Marine Science Institute
Visitor Center, (361) 749-6805
12:30 pm |
Elin Kjorsvik
"Variability in Cod (Gadus morhua) Egg Quality"
(Departmental Seminar) |
| Feb. 19 |
Corpus Christi Museum Winter Lecture Series |
CC Museum of Science & History
1900 N. Chaparral Street
(361) 826-4667,
10:00 am |
Jim Moloney, President, Friends of the CC Museum
"Building the Bayfront"
(requires general admission) |
| Feb. 20 |
STXBOT Winter Lecture Series |
South Texas Botanical Gardens & Nature Center
8545 S. Staples Street, Visitor Center
(361) 852-2100, 10:00 am to 11:30 am |
Frank Eicholz, Retired Texas Certified Nurseryman
"Tricks of the Trade and Home Remedies"
(requires general admission) |
| Feb. 20 |
UTMSI Technical Seminars |
University of Texas at Austin
Marine Science Institute
Visitor Center, (361) 749-6805
1:00 pm |
Dr. Molly Cummings, University of Texas at Austin
"Poison and Passion: Mechanisms of anti-predatory and preference behavior in frogs and fishes"
(Departmental Seminar) |
| Feb. 21 |
UTMSI Public Lecture Series |
University of Texas at Austin
Marine Science Institute
Visitor Center, (361) 749-6805
7:00 pm, doors open at 6:30 pm |
Dr. Donna Shaver, Padre Island National Seashore
"Kemp’s Ridley Sea Turtle Nesting Increasing on the Texas Coast" |
| Feb. 22 |
Harte Weekly Seminar Series |
Harte Research Institute
Conference Center 127
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
3:30 pm |
Lyn Clancy, Lower Colorado River Authority
"Providing Water for the Environment Under Texas Water Law – Recent Developments and Challenges" |
| Feb. 25 |
UTMSI Technical Seminars |
University of Texas at Austin
Marine Science Institute
Visitor Center, (361) 749-6805
12:30 pm |
Astrid Johannsen, GKSS-Institute for Coastal Research
"Nitrogen cycling in German rivers discharging into the North Sea – Assessment by means of stable nitrate isotopes" |
| Feb. 26 |
Corpus Christi Museum Winter Lecture Series |
CC Museum of Science & History
1900 N. Chaparral Street
(361) 826-4667,
10:00 am |
Dr. Robert Benson, TAMUCC
"Birding by Ear"
(requires general admission) |
| Feb. 27 |
STXBOT Winter Lecture Series |
South Texas Botanical Gardens & Nature Center
8545 S. Staples Street, Visitor Center
(361) 852-2100, 10:00 am to 11:30 am |
Rockport Rose and Herb Study Group
"Must-Have Herbs"
(requires general admission) |
| Feb. 28 |
UTMSI Public Lecture Series
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University of Texas at Austin
Marine Science Institute
Visitor Center, (361) 749-6805
7:00 pm, doors open at 6:30 pm |
Dr. Joan Holt, Scott Holt, Kenn Webb, Dr. Elin Kjorsvik & Dr. Mark Fisher
Ask a Scientist – Panel Discussion "Sustainable Fisheries: Can We Get There from Here?" |
| Feb. 29 |
Harte Weekly Seminar Series |
Harte Research Institute
Conference Center 127
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
3:30 pm |
Kristina Katsaros, Ph.D., University of Miami
"The Earth Observed from Space: A 50-Year-long Adventure, An Eyewitness Account"
( S&T Distinguished Lecturer Series Speaker) |
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| Mar. 4 |
Coastal Bend Audubon Society Monthly Meeting |
CC Museum of Science & History
1900 N. Chaparral Street
FMI (361) 728-4635, 7:00 pm |
Matthew Allen, UCLA
"Global energy supply and demand" |
| Mar. 6 |
UTMSI Technical Seminars |
University of Texas at Austin
Marine Science Institute
Visitor Center, (361) 749-6805
2:00 pm |
Aaron Watson, Graduate Student, UTMSI
"Energy Budget of Early Juvenile Cobia, (Rachycentron canadum)" |
| Mar. 6 |
Native Plant Society of South Texas Monthly Meeting |
Garden Senior Center
5325 Greely Drive, Corpus Christi
FMI (361) 852-2100
Doors Open 6:30 pm, 7:00 pm |
Dr. Alice Hempel
"Sunflowers" |
| Mar. 6 |
UTMSI Public Lecture Series |
University of Texas at Austin
Marine Science Institute
Visitor Center, (361) 749-6805
7:00 pm, doors open at 6:30 pm |
Dr. Hedy Edmonds, UTMSI
"The Search for Hydrothermal Vents in the Arctic Ocean" |
| Mar. 11 |
UTMSI Technical Seminars
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University of Texas at Austin
Marine Science Institute
Visitor Center, (361) 749-6805
10:30 am |
Dr. Rebecca Gast, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
"Results from Ocean and Human Health Studies: Pathogens and Parasites in the Marine Environment"
(Departmental Seminar) |
| Mar. 13 |
UTMSI Public Lecture Series
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University of Texas at Austin
Marine Science Institute
Visitor Center, (361) 749-6805
7:00 pm, doors open at 6:30 pm |
Dr. Rebecca Gast, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute
"Antarctica: Life in the Ice"
(Schweppe Endowed Lecture Series Speaker) |
| Mar. 14 |
Harte Weekly Seminar Series |
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
Natural Resources Building, Room 1003
3:30 pm |
Anson “Tuck” Hines, Ph.D., Smithsonian Environmental Research Center
"Testing the feasibility of stock enhancement of Chesapeake blue crabs" |
| Mar. 18 |
Texas Tropical Trail Region Monthly Meeting |
Sinton (San Patricio County)
hosted by Welder Wildlife Foundation
FMI Contact Nancy Deviney at
(361) 547-8033 or deviney@the-i.net |
Tour of Welder Wildlife Refuge, Museum, Memorial Lounge & Collections |
| Mar. 18 |
Corpus Christi Museum Winter Lecture Series |
CC Museum of Science & History
1900 N. Chaparral Street
(361) 826-4667,
10:00 am |
Dr. Alberto-Mestas Nunez, TAMUCC
"The Ocean and Climate Change"
(requires general admission) |
| Mar. 20 |
UTMSI Public Lecture Series
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University of Texas at Austin
Marine Science Institute
Visitor Center, (361) 749-6805
7:00 pm, doors open at 6:30 pm |
Dr. John Godwin, North Carolina State University
"Social dominance, temperature and sex change: Fish tales from coral reefs and salt marhes"
(Schweppe Endowed Lecture Series Speaker) |
| Mar. 21 |
UTMSI Technical Seminars
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University of Texas at Austin
Marine Science Institute
Visitor Center, (361) 749-6805
3:45 pm |
Dr. John Godwin, University of North Carolina
"Neuroendocrine mechanisms mediating aggression and sexual behavior in a sex-changing coral reef fish" (Departmental Seminar / (Schweppe Endowed Lecture Series Speaker) |
| Mar. 25 |
UTMSI Technical Seminars |
University of Texas at Austin
Marine Science Institute
Visitor Center, (361) 749-6805
11:00 am |
Dr. Ione Hunt von Herbing, University of North Texas
"Fueling the Fire for Growth"
(Departmental Seminar) |
| Mar. 28 |
Harte Weekly Seminar Series |
Harte Research Institute
Conference Center 127
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
3:30 pm |
Sam Brody, Ph.D., Texas A&M University
"Linking Wetland Alteration to Coastal Flooding: predictors, consequences, and policy implications" |
| Mar. 31 |
TAMUCC Graduate Seminar Notice |
Harte Research Institute
Conference Center 127
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
11:00 am |
Jenny Wrast, M.S. Candidate, TAMUCC
Abstract "Spatiotemporal and habitat mediated food web dynamics in Lavaca bay, Texas" |
| Mar. 31 |
Surfrider Foundation - TXCBC Monthly Meeting |
Natural Resources Center, Room 1003
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
Exec. Mtg - 6:00 pm, Gen. Mtg. - 7:00 pm |
Ben Rutledge, Mustang Island Reef Project will present on artificial surfing reefs |
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| Apr. 1 |
Coastal Bend Audubon Society Monthly Meeting |
CC Museum of Science & History
1900 N. Chaparral Street
FMI (361) 728-4635, 7:00 pm |
John Rappole, Smithsonian Institute
"Current Neotropical Migratory Bird Research" |
| Apr. 3 |
TAMUCC Graduate Seminar |
Harte Research Institute
Conference Center 127
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
8:00 am |
Ryan Fikes, M.S. Candidate, Harte Research Institute
"Recruitment and colonization of macroalgal species to the rocky jetties of Packery Channel, Corpus Christi, Texas" |
| Apr. 3 |
Native Plant Society of South Texas Monthly Meeting |
Garden Senior Center
5325 Greely Drive, Corpus Christi
FMI (361) 852-2100
Doors Open 6:30 pm, 7:00 pm |
Karen Woodard, Texas Forest Service
"Urban Trees"
April 2008 Newsletter |
| Apr. 4 |
Harte Weekly Seminar Series |
Harte Research Institute
Conference Center 127
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
3:30 pm |
Ed Buskey, Ph.D., University of Texas Marine Science Institute
"The turbulent lives of copepods: effects of water flow over a coral reef on their ability to detect and evade predators" |
| Apr. 10 |
Wildlife and Agriculture Student Organization Presentation |
Tio & Janell Kleberg Wildlife Research Park,
1730 West Coral Avenue
Texas A&M University-Kingsville
FMI: Chad Stasey at 361-593-3079
3:00 pm |
Dr. Carlos Galindo-Leal, Director Programa Bosques Mexicanos, World Wildlife Fund
"Conservation of Monarch Butterfly Migrations & Over-Wintering Colonies in Mexico" |
| Apr. 11 |
Del Mar College Natural Science Lecture Series |
Department of Natural Science
Coles Building, Room 326
Del Mar College |
Rick Stryker, Director of Corpus Christi Museum of Science and History
"AFTER EXTINCTION: When Natural History Museums disappear, what will science museums be like?" |
| Apr. 11 |
Harte Weekly Seminar Series |
Harte Research Institute
Conference Center 127
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
3:30 pm |
David Loomis, Ph.D., University of Massachusetts
"Human Dimensions of Marine and Coastal Ecosystems: Some Background and Current Research" |
| Apr. 14 |
TAMUCC Graduate Seminar |
Natural Resources Center, Room 1101
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
9:00 am |
Gregory Shealy, TAMUCC
"Coastal Management Policies of the United States" |
| Apr. 14 |
UTMSI Technical Seminar |
University of Texas at Austin
Marine Science Institute
Visitor Center, (361) 749-6805
12:30 pm |
Dr. Roger T. Hanlon, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
"Mechanisms and principles of animal camouflage, exemplified by rapid adaptive coloration of cephalopods" (Departmental Seminar) |
| Apr. 15 |
Texas Tropical Trail Region Monthly Meeting |
San Benito (Cameron County)
FMI Contact Nancy Deviney at
(361) 547-8033 or deviney@the-i.net |
TBA |
| Apr. 18 |
TAMUCC Graduate Seminar |
Science & Technology Building,
Room 101
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
8:00 am |
Melisa A. Humes, M.S Candidate, TAMUCC
"The use of methionine supplements in development of environmentally-sustainable feeds for marine penaeid shrimp" |
| Apr. 18 |
Harte Weekly Seminar Series |
Harte Research Institute
Conference Center 127
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
3:30 pm |
Barbara Forrest, Ph.D., Southeastern Louisiana University
"Inside Creationism’s Trojan Horse: A Closer Look at Intelligent Design"
( S&T Distinguished Lecturer Series Speaker) |
| Apr. 24 |
TAMUCC S&T Speaker |
Science & Technology Building
Room 106
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
4:00 pm |
Dr. Loren Hayes, University of Louisiana at Monroe
"Functional and mechanistic explanations of sociality in degus and prairie voles |
| Apr. 25 |
UTMSI Technical Seminars |
University of Texas at Austin
Marine Science Institute
Visitor Center, (361) 749-6805
11:00 am |
Gwen Dressing, UTMSI
Dissertation: "Membrane progestin receptor expression, signaling and function in reproductive somatic cells of female vertebrates" |
| Apr. 25 |
Harte Weekly Seminar Series |
Harte Research Institute
Conference Center 127
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
3:30 pm |
Jeffrey Levinton, Ph.D., State University of New York at Stony Brook
"Pollution, Evolution, and Environmental Risk"
( S&T Distinguished Lecturer Series Speaker) |
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| May 1 |
TAMUCC Graduate Seminar |
Corpus Christi Hall, Room 249
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
9:00 am |
Leslie T. Adams, M.S Candidate, TAMUCC
"Effect of salinity on apparent amino acid digestibility of selected feed ingredients by Pacific white shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei)" |
| May 1 |
TAMUCC Graduate Seminar |
Natural Resource Center, Room 2010
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
1:00 pm |
H. Travis Gallo, M.S Candidate, TAMUCC
"Predicting current and future distributions of Mexican ground squirrels (Spermophilus mexicanus parvidens) and a morphological comparison between coastal and inland individuals." |
| May 1 |
Native Plant Society of South Texas Monthly Meeting |
Garden Senior Center
5325 Greely Drive, Corpus Christi
FMI (361) 852-2100
Doors Open 6:30 pm, 7:00 pm |
Open floor discussion on native plants. Everyone is invited to attend and bring your questions and stories about native plants. May 2008 Newsletter. |
| May 2 |
UTMSI Technical Seminars
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University of Texas at Austin
Marine Science Institute
Visitor Center, (361) 749-6805
10:00 am |
Dr. Mario Giordano, Universita Politecnica delle Marche, Ancona Italy -
"Responding to environmental changes: the role of homeostasis in the ecology and evolution of phytoplankton"
(Schweppe Endowed Lecture Series Speaker) |
| May 2 |
Harte Weekly Seminar Series |
Harte Research Institute
Conference Center 127
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
3:30 pm |
Mark Betts, Devon Energy
"Evolution of shelf edge reef systems, Northwestern Gulf of Mexico" |
| May 6 |
TAMUCC Graduate Seminar |
Natural Resources Center, Room 2010
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
4:30 pm |
Robyn Ball, TAMUCC
"A Comparison of Artificial Neural Network, Random Forest, and
Multi-linear Regression Models: Predicting Water Temperature in the Upper
Laguna Madre" |
| May 6 |
Coastal Bend Audubon Society Monthly Meeting |
CC Museum of Science & History
1900 N. Chaparral Street
FMI (361) 728-4635 , 7:00 pm |
Jorge Brenner, Harte Research Institute for Gulf of Mexico Studies, TAMUCC
"Ecosystems Services in Corpus Christi Bay Area" |
| May 8 |
TAMUCC Graduate Seminar |
Harte Research Institute
Conference Center 127
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
1:00 pm |
Scott Large, TAMUCC
"Effects of Predator Identity and Diet on the Predator Avoidance Behavior of Dogwhelks (Nucella lapillus)" |
| May 13 |
UTMSI Technical Seminars |
University of Texas at Austin
Marine Science Institute
Visitor Center, (361) 749-6805
2:00 pm |
Leah Hurley, UTMSI
Thesis: "Spatial variability in the stable isotope and lipid composition of coral tissues (Porites compressa)" |
| May 19 |
UTMSI Technical Seminars |
University of Texas at Austin
Marine Science Institute
Visitor Center, (361) 749-6805
1:00 pm |
Dr. Matt Picha, North Carolina State University
"Characterization of compensatory growth in hybrid striped bass: hormones and mechanisms" |
| May 20 |
Texas Tropical Trail Region Monthly Meeting |
Old San Patricio (San Patrico County)
hosted by San Patricio County Economic Development Corporation
FMI Contact Nancy Deviney at
(361) 547-8033 or deviney@the-i.net |
TBA |
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| Jun. 4 |
TAMUCC Graduate Seminar |
Harte Research Institute
Conference Center 127
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
1:00 pm |
Melissa Gutierrez, TAMUCC Student
"The seagrass is always greener . . . Comparing mechanisms that determine growth of shoal grass (Halodule wrightii) and manatee grass (Syringodium filiforme)" |
| Jun. 6 |
UTMSI Technical Seminars |
University of Texas at Austin
Marine Science Institute
Visitor Center, (361) 749-6805
3:00 pm |
Daniel J. Heilman, P.E., HDR/Shiner Moseley
"Restoration of Intertidal Wetlands: Blending Biology, Coastal Science, and Engineering" |
| Jun. 6 |
Harte Weekly Seminar Series |
Harte Research Institute
Conference Center 127
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
3:30 pm |
Maggie Dalthorp, HRI Ph.D. Student
"Water Planning in Undeveloped Countries: A Mapping and Needs Assessment for Chikwawa, Malawi, East Africa" |
| Jun. 6-8 |
60th Annual Shrimporee |
Aransas Pass
Check website for times
FMI Contact 361-758-2750 |
Home of the largest Shrimp Festival in Texas!
Stop by and visit the CBBF booth and our parter GOMF Science & Spanish Club Network in the Redfish Bay Tent |
| Jun. 13 |
UTMSI Technical Seminars |
University of Texas at Austin
Marine Science Institute
Visitor Center, (361) 749-6805
3:00 pm |
Kiersten Madden, Ph.D., UTMSI
"From Seals to Stewardship: What Can I do with a Degree in Marine Science"
Cancelled due to illness |
| Jun. 13 |
Harte Weekly Seminar Series |
Harte Research Institute
Conference Center 127
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
3:30 pm |
Hae-Cheol Kim, PhD, Harte Research Institute
"Implications of Colorado River Freshwater Inflow in the Benthic Ecosystem Dynamics and Bay Health: A Modeling Study" |
| Jun. 14 |
UTMSI Open House |
University of Texas at Austin
Marine Science Institute
750 Channel View Drive
8:00 am to 4:30 pm |
Open House – Free guided tours of the University, boat trips, ocean life touch tanks, sea turtles and birds presentation and much more. Schedule of Events |
| Jun. 14 |
2008 National Get Outdoors Day |
Hazel Bazemore Park
off FM 624 and Co Rd 69, Calallen area
9:00 am to 3:00 pm |
Learn how to connect with the Great Outdoors for a day of fun, free activities and programs about the environment and the great outdoors. Don't forget to stop by the CBBF booth. Volunteers needed! |
| Jun. 20 |
UTMSI Technical Seminars |
University of Texas at Austin
Marine Science Institute
Visitor Center, (361) 749-6805
3:00 pm |
Barbara Dorf, Ph.D., Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
"Thirty Years of Texas Coastal Fisheries: How are the Data Collected and Used" |
| Jun. 20 |
Harte Weekly Seminar Series |
Harte Research Institute
Conference Center 127
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
3:30 pm |
Jennifer Beseres-Pollack, PhD, Harte Research Institute
"Oysters as bioindicators of freshwater inflow effects" |
| Jun. 23 |
TAMUCC Graduate Seminar |
Harte Research Institute
Conference Center 127
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
10:00 am |
Jacqueline Staggs, TAMUCC
"The Laguna Madre: A Characterization of Trophic Status and Community Structure" |
| Jun. 27 |
UTMSI Technical Seminars |
University of Texas at Austin
Marine Science Institute
Visitor Center, (361) 749-6805
3:00 pm |
Adriana Reza, Texas State Aquarium
"Dancing with the Sea Stars: Marine Education" |
| Jun. 27 |
Harte Weekly Seminar Series |
Harte Research Institute
Conference Center 127
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
3:30 pm |
Fabio Moretzsohn, Ph.D., Harte Research Institute
"Bulletin 89- Biodiversity of the Gulf of Mexico" |
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| Jul. 10 |
UTMSI Technical Seminars
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University of Texas at Austin
Marine Science Institute
Visitor Center, (361) 749-6805
7:00 pm |
Dr. Brian Fry, Louisiana State University
"Global Climate Change"
(Schweppe Endowed Lecture Series Speaker) |
| Jul. 11 |
UTMSI Technical Seminars |
University of Texas at Austin
Marine Science Institute
Visitor Center, (361) 749-6805
3:00 pm |
Brian Fry, Ph.D., Louisiana State University
"Adventures in Isotopia, the Wide Pacific & Beyond" |
| Jul. 11 |
Harte Weekly Seminar Series |
Harte Research Institute
Conference Center 127
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
3:30 pm |
Egon Weber, Ph.D., Center for Water Supply, TAMUCC
"Geophysical Investigations of Barrier Island groundwater and stratigraphy" |
| Jul. 16 |
TAMUCC Graduate Seminar |
Natural Resources Center, Room 1101
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
2:00 pm |
Mikell Smith, TAMUCC Graduate Student
"Recycling of Municipal Solid Waste: Environmental Imperatives and Economic Solutions" |
| Jul. 18 |
Harte Weekly Seminar Series |
Harte Research Institute
Conference Center 127
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
3:30 pm |
Suraida Nanez-James , Harte Research Institute
"Rotary International Group Study Exchange: Marine Biology and the Cultural Experience of Spain" |
| Jul. 22 |
TAMUCC Graduate Seminar |
Center for Sciences (CS), Room 112
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
10:30 am |
Gabriel D. Ramirez, TAMUCC Graduate Student
"Incidence and Distribution of Vibrio vulnificus in South Texas
Coastal Waters" |
| Jul. 25 |
UTMSI Technical Seminars |
University of Texas at Austin
Marine Science Institute
Visitor Center, (361) 749-6805
9:00 am |
Scott Applebaum, UTMSI Graduate Student
Dissertation - "Regulation of elements of the thyroid and corticosteroid systems by stress, hormone treatment, and atrazine during ontogeny of red drum (Sciaenops ocellatus)." |
| Jul. 25 |
Harte Weekly Seminar Series |
Harte Research Institute
Conference Center 127
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
3:30 pm |
Elizabeth Smith, Ph.D., Center for Coastal Studies, TAMUCC
" Ecological Diversity of Mission-Aransas NERR: Fennessey Ranch Conservation Easement Mapping Phase
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| Jul. 30 |
UTMSI Technical Seminars |
University of Texas at Austin
Marine Science Institute
Visitor Center, (361) 749-6805
10:00 am |
Afonso Souza, UTMSI Graduate Student
Dissertation - "To be announced" |
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