Event Calendar
March 2026
Friday Feedings
Every Friday, 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 ages are welcome, but children under…
Find out more »Bloomwatch Tybee: Monitoring Plants and Pollinators
Join Sea Grant–funded researchers from Georgia Southern University for an engaging exploration of Tybee Island. Learn about plants and pollinators, the role of native bees in coastal ecosystems, and how climate and human activity influence these vital ecosystem processes. The…
Find out more »Fish Dissection
Chatham County students are out of school, and it’s a perfect time to get the family together for a hands-on fish dissection! Learn about fish biology, ecology and anatomy as you explore the inner workings of these aquatic creatures. Each…
Find out more »April 2026
Friday Feedings
Every Friday, 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 ages are welcome, but children under…
Find out more »Saltwater Science Series: Alligators
Take a deep dive into the world of alligators with Sea Grant-funded researcher Mark Hoog! Learn about alligator biology, unique adaptations, and their vital role in coastal ecosystems. Hoog, a Ph.D. candidate at Georgia Southern University, is collaborating with Marine…
Find out more »Salt Marsh Science Field Adventure
Spend a few hours exploring the marsh with a marine scientist! Join us for a program featuring Sydney Williams, Nature-Based Solutions Specialist with Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant. Williams holds a doctorate in environmental engineering from the University of…
Find out more »Headlines
- Georgia Seafood Summit builds momentum for the state’s seafood industry
- The donor who keeps things flowing
- Georgia Seafood Summit brings industry together for learning, connection
- Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant honors outstanding individuals and programs
- UGA, Georgia Tech alumni named 2026 Knauss Fellowship finalists
- Student-led projects explore sustainable seafood, shoreline stabilization and oyster disease
- UGA Law students provide legal expertise benefiting Georgia’s coast
Student Blog
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Midwest to the Southeast: From loving the ocean at a distance to fostering environmental stewardship on the coast
Growing up in the south suburbs of Chicago, I learned to love the ocean from afar. From watching ocean documentaries to begging my parents to take me back to Brookfield Zoo or the Shedd Aquarium just one more time, I did everything I could to surround myself with aquatic animals. One of my favorite places to visit was my grandparents’…Continue reading »
