Harte Research Institute for Gulf of Mexico Studies at the summit of Gulf restoration plans - Research group presents plans of action

CORPUS CHRISTI — A wide grin unfurls across Larry McKinney's ruddy face anytime the subject of "those guys" comes up.

"Those guys," the now well-known group of endowed chairs who lead the Harte Research Institute for Gulf of Mexico Studies were, for a few days last week, rock stars in comfort shoes and sensible ties.