The University of Texas founded the Institute of Marine Science at Port Aransas , Texas , in 1945 .
Gunter began research there after receiving his Ph. D. He served as acting director of the institute from 1949 to 1954 and as its director from 1954 to 1955 .
The University of Texas founded the Institute of Marine Science at Port Aransas , Texas , in 1945 , and Gunter began research there after receiving his Ph. D. He served as acting director of the institute from 1949 to 1954 and as its director from 1954 to 1955 .