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.
The Gulf of Mexico Report Card Program is a tri-national effort that uses science and local knowledge to create a snapshot of ecosystem health and understand how it is changing over time.
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.
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.