Harte Research Institute for Gulf of Mexico Studies

The Harte Research Institute (HRI) for Gulf of Mexico Studies is an endowed and developing institute at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi. Its mission is to support and advance the long-term sustainable use and conservation of the Gulf of Mexico. HRI encourages a tri-national responsibility and approach to understanding the Gulf of Mexico ecosystem, including the United States, Mexico and Cuba, and it promotes excellence and innovation in interdisciplinary scientific research, public policy initiatives, and education of the public. Cooperation and collaboration with Gulf and tri-national partners is a hallmark of HRI activity.