HRI's vision is a Gulf that is ecologically and economically sustainable. We strive to be a research center of excellence providing international leadership in generating and disseminating knowledge about the Gulf of Mexico.
Fishing pressures and natural and manmade disasters have taken a significant toll on oyster reef habitat in the Gulf of Mexico, but new opportunities in aquaculture and restoration can get these habitats back.
People often ask, "How healthy is the Gulf of Mexico?" HRI is developing a scientifically-based tool to judge the health of the Gulf of Mexico and the success — or failure — of any planned restoration.
The Gulf of Mexico spans borders, and so do its conservation issues. HRI believes in fostering international relationships between Gulf researchers to promote better science and policy.
Our shark tagging collaboration generates much needed data about the lives of sharks in the Gulf of Mexico using state-of-the-art tagging and tracking techniques.
We're using the interdisciplinary expertise of HRI to conduct one of the most comprehensive assessments of sea level rise impacts ever performed in Texas.