September 2026

Image of TAMU-CC and the Oceans and Wildlife Institute Team Up to Train TPWD Crews on Dolphin Disentanglement
TAMU-CC and the Oceans and Wildlife Institute Team Up to Train TPWD Crews on Dolphin Disentanglement

When Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) received permits to resume gillnet sampling in Texas bays, the authorization came with an important requirement — TPWD crews needed detailed training in responding to dolphin entanglement. When TPWD turned to Dr. Dara Orbach, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Associate Professor of Marine Biology, to design and lead the […]

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Image of Oceans and Wildlife Institute Announces Promotion for Executive Vice President and Chief External Affairs Officer
Oceans and Wildlife Institute Announces Promotion for Executive Vice President and Chief External Affairs Officer

The Oceans and Wildlife Institute (OWI) is pleased to announce the promotion of Jennifer Vela to Executive Vice President and Chief External Affairs Officer of OWI and the Texas State Aquarium (TSA). In this expanded role, Vela will provide executive leadership and organizational strategy across government affairs, public affairs, communications, development, marketing, and branding. She […]

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