Harte Research Institute

The Harte Research Institute (HRI) at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi is the only marine research institute dedicated solely to advancing the long-term sustainable use and conservation of the Gulf. Established in 2001, HRI is organized around its unique "HRI Model," encouraging interdisciplinary collaboration that integrates our science with economic, policy and sociological expertise. The institute's vision is to seek science-driven solutions for Gulf problems to ensure an environmentally and economically sustainable Gulf now and into the future.