Understanding the cause of a long-term increase in Red Tide Frequency in Nueces-Corpus Christi Bay

Summary

Texas A&M University - Galveston (TAMU-G) will study the drivers of “red tide” blooms in Nueces-Corpus Christi Bay. This research is in support of needs identified by the Bay’s SB3 science team.  TAMU-G will specifically investigate the relationship between freshwater inflows and ecological health.

Basics

Nueces
N/A
Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi
$164,928

Classification

  • CMP 306
Planning Water Quality Improvement

Timeline

completed
2022

Funding Sources

Source 1

20-042
Coastal Management Program (CMP)
Primary
Federal
$99,957
24
2020

Source 2

Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi
Secondary
Other
$65,971

Contacts

Responsibility
Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi
Contact
Dr. Michael S Wetz 6300 Ocean Drive, Unit 5860 Corpus Christi, TX 78412 361.825.2132 Email
Responsibility
General Land Office
Contact
Coastal Resources 800.998.4456 512.475.0773