Join us for an engaging Coastal Issues Forum!
“A Short 250 Million Year History of the Gulf of Mexico“
Date: Monday, May 11, 2026
Time: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Location: Corpus Christi Museum of Science and History, 1900 N Chaparral, Corpus Christi, TX
Join us as this Coastal Issues Forum to find out what really controls the shape of our Texas coast today—visible waves and rivers, or forces buried deep below? This Coastal Issues Forum explores how ancient faults, flowing salt, and long-term subsidence quietly guide where bays, barrier islands, and river mouths form, using a “Princess and the Pea” idea to show how deep features and history can matter. The result is a clear, accessible picture of how today’s Texas Coast is still responding to an ancient geologic framework and ongoing geological processes.
Fun fact: The Gulf of Mexico once dried up.
- Networking Reception: 5:30–6:00 PM
- Interactive Presentation: 6:00–7:30 PM
Networking ~ Free Food ~ Open to the Public ~ Interactive
Coastal Issues Forums (CIFs) are made possible through the generous support of our partners and are always free and open to the public, with no RSVP required.
CIFs are designed to bring together diverse community stakeholders to identify key challenges facing the Texas Coastal Bend and explore practical solutions, while also educating the public about relevant programs and opportunities. These forums foster open dialogue in a welcoming, non-biased environment that encourages learning, collaboration, and community engagement.
Meet the Presenters
Randy Bissell
Randy Bissell is a retired petroleum geologist with over four decades of experience studying Gulf Coast and offshore systems. He is an adjunct professor at Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi and Texas Master Naturalist. His work and outreach focus on connecting geologic history to the modern Texas coast.
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