Event Calendar
February 2024
Prospective Volunteer Tour
Want to get involved with the University of Georgia's Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant? Volunteers are essential to the Aquarium's daily operations and to our outreach and education programs. A variety of opportunities are available, including both indoor and…
Find out more »Sea Turtle Studies
Join us for a talk about sea turtle research along the Georgia coast, with a behind the scenes feeding of our ambassador loggerhead, Wiso! During this program, we will provide an overview of the different types of sea turtles found…
Find out more »Behind the Scenes Aquarium Tour
Have you ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes at the UGA Aquarium? You are in luck! We are offering behind-the-scenes tours on select Fridays from 3 - 4 p.m. Spend the afternoon exploring our exhibits before learning what…
Find out more »Youth Ocean Conservation Summit
The 2024 Youth Ocean Conservation Summit (YOCS) will empower middle and high school students across the state with knowledge, skills, and resources necessary to successfully implement ocean conservation projects in their local communities. The 10th annual summit will take place at…
Find out more »March 2024
Behind the Scenes Aquarium Tour
Have you ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes at the UGA Aquarium? You are in luck! We are offering behind-the-scenes tours on select Fridays from 3 - 4 p.m. Spend the afternoon exploring our exhibits before learning what…
Find out more »Behind the Scenes Aquarium Tour
Have you ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes at the UGA Aquarium? You are in luck! We are offering behind-the-scenes tours on select Fridays from 3 - 4 p.m. Spend the afternoon exploring our exhibits before learning what…
Find out more »Headlines
- A decade of empowering tomorrow’s leaders: UGA celebrates the 10th anniversary of the Savannah Youth Ocean Conservation Summit
- Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant awards more than half a million dollars in funding toward coastal research
- UGA scholar selected for Knauss Fellowship
- UGA study shows recreational fishing brings in millions annually to Georgia’s coastal economy
- Four graduate students selected for State Fellowship
- Three new educators join the UGA Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant team
- Georgia researchers and residents work together to monitor harmful algal blooms
Student Blog
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Conversations About Conservation
Ever since I became interested in marine biology, I wanted other people to recognize the importance of conservation and be just as fascinated by ocean life as I was. Upon being awarded a UGA Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant Research Traineeship, scientific communication was a skill I wanted to develop by participating in the program. Before pursuing a Master…Continue reading »