Texas A&M University Dedicates Galveston Ocean and Coastal Studies Building

Texas A&M University at Galveston dedicated the $53.2 million Ocean and Coastal Studies Building (OCSB) in November of 2010. Designed by WHR Architects, the 110,000-sf marine research facility is located on Pelican Island and houses the Texas Institute of Oceanography, Center for Texas Beaches and Shores, Texas Seafood Safety Laboratory, Laboratory of Oceanographic and Environmental Research, Coastal Zone Laboratory, and the university’s Marine Biology and Marine Sciences academic departments. The OCSB provides 30 individual laboratories, two large classrooms, meeting rooms, offices, and visualization suite. Ground was broken on the facility in April of 2008 with occupancy in July of 2010. LEED Gold sustainable design certification will be sought for the project.