Event Calendar
July 2025
Turtle Tuesdays
Every Tuesday throughout June and July, visitors to the UGA Aquarium will have special opportunities to see our ambassador turtles up close during feeding, sunning, or soaking sessions! Get a special look at animal husbandry in action as our diamondback…
Find out more »Creature Feature
Every Wednesday throughout June and July, join aquarium staff for a 30-minute show-and-tell program featuring live animals such as horseshoe crabs, snakes or sea stars! Creature Feature programs will take place at our covered pavilion adjacent to the aquarium on…
Find out more »Behind-the-Scenes Aquarium Tours
Ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes at the UGA Aquarium? You’re in luck! Spend the afternoon exploring our exhibits before learning what it’s like to care for our ambassador animals during tours led by aquarium staff. Participants will…
Find out more »Forest Stroll
On Thursdays throughout June and July, you're invited for a leisurely stroll through maritime forest on the aquarium’s Jay Wolf Nature Trail. Education staff will share fun facts about coastal plants, animals and historical landmarks along the way. This program…
Find out more »Friday Feedings
Every Friday throughout June, July and August, guests can witness mealtime in the aquarium as marine educators feed a variety of animals. Learn fascinating facts about their diets, behaviors and feeding techniques while watching marine life enjoy their meals. All…
Find out more »Crabbing 101
Discover the fascinating world of crabs along the Georgia coast during this family-friendly crabbing event at the UGA Aquarium! Did you know the scientific name for the blue crab, Callinectes sapidus, means “savory beautiful swimmer”? Or that a horseshoe crab…
Find out more »Headlines
- Research informs rule change allowing summer oyster harvest in Georgia
- Experience the Georgia coast this summer with Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant
- ‘Griot’s Garden’ podcast unearths stories from Sapelo
- Study highlights the economic benefits of Georgia’s artificial reefs
- Conference will focus on growth and innovation of sustainable aquaculture
- Three individuals recognized for outstanding contributions to the coast
- Public comments sought for Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant review
Student Blog
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Communicating conservation: How coastal life changed my perspective on science
My name is Zoë Stalham. I am an undergraduate student studying marine biology at Queen’s University Belfast. Over the past year, I’ve had the incredible opportunity to work as a International Fellow in coastal Georgia with Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant. A year ago, I couldn’t have told you what a barrier island was — let alone imagined that…Continue reading »