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.
Multiple factors have caused a decline in water quality throughout the Gulf of Mexico but with extensive research, sustainable solutions can be developed to improve the health of coastal waterways.
Bringing Baffin Back is a sustained commitment to dramatically improve the health of Baffin Bay and the surrounding economy through partnerships between scientists and stakeholders who want the bay to thrive.
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.
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.
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.