Oral History Interview of Dr. John "Wes" Tunnell, Jr.

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Title

Oral History Interview of Dr. John "Wes" Tunnell, Jr.

Description

This is an oral history recording of Dr. John "Wes" Tunnell, Jr. interviewed by Jen Brown. Dr. Tunnell talks about his career as a marine biologist and ecologist; his early life in Taft, Texas; going to school at Texas A&I University-Kingsville; the early years of Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi; the creation of the Center for Coastal Studies; the creation of the Harte Research Institute; teaching; and transnational science in the Gulf of Mexico.

Creator

Dr. John "Wes" Tunnell, Jr.

Contributor

Dr. Jen Brown

Date

February 9, 2017

Location of Interview

Corpus Christi, Texas

Format

mp3

Extent

01:25:23

Subject

Gulf of Mexico
marine biology
ecology
education

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