ACADEMIC
TAMUCC/HRI
HRI'S Vision: A Gulf of Mexico that is ecologically and economically sustainable The Harte Research Institute, an endowed research component of Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, is dedicated to advancing the long-term sustainable use and conservation of the Gulf of Mexico. To make this vision reality, HRI will: sustain an environment to conduct meaningful and successful programs in research and education with highly qualified faculty, staff, and students; promote excellence and innovation in interdisciplinary scientific research, public policy initiatives, and education of the public concerning the Gulf of Mexico; encourage a tri-national responsibility and approach to understanding the Gulf of Mexico ecosystem, involving the United States, Mexico, and Cuba; partner with other organizations that are dedicated to addressing issues related to the Gulf of Mexico, in order to achieve common goals; and, freely disseminate research results to the scientific community, management agencies, the general public, and policy makers, in order to foster wise and appropriate use of the Gulf of Mexico.