Research Centers
Center for Coastal Studies (CCS)
The Center for Coastal Studies is an interdisciplinary marine research institute which conducts basic and applied research, ecological monitoring, public education outreach, and graduate-level education and research programs. CCS scientists and students work on marine topics from the Texas Coastal Bend to the farthest reaches of the Gulf of Mexico. These scientists efforts contribute significantly to our understanding of the marine environments on which much of the quality of our lives is dependent.
Center for Water Supply Studies (CWSS)
The Center For Water Supply Studies at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi was organized in 1991 to initiate cross-disciplinary research on water resources and other water related issues in South Texas. The Center focuses on research and education to develop professionals and leaders who can recognize and address water issues. Through active new research the Center provides information needed to evaluate alternative strategies for local and regional management of surface and subsurface water resources.