The Gulf Center for Sea Turtle Research at Texas A&M University at Galveston is committed to an intellectual and scholarly environment that promotes open dialogue and the ability to freely exchange ideas. The Center is committed to equal opportunity and treatment for all members, regardless of gender, gender identity or expression, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion or religious belief, age, marital status, sexual orientation, disabilities, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status. The Center will be an environment free from harassment and discrimination. Dialogue among members will be conducted with honesty and in a civil and fair manner that respects all viewpoints. Volunteers and Staff are expected to uphold the highest standards of integrity and professional ethics. All members must comply with these standards of behavior.