Event Calendar
February 2026
The Secret Life of Oysters
This hands-on program takes you behind the scenes of oyster research and offers an up-close look at how these incredible animals shape our coast. We’ll begin with a guided tour of the UGA Shellfish Research Lab, where you’ll see how…
Find out more »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 »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 »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 »Youth Ocean Conservation Summit
The Youth Ocean Conservation Summit empowers middle and high school students across the country with the knowledge, skills and resources necessary to successfully implement ocean conservation projects in their local communities. Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant will host this…
Find out more »2nd Annual Tybee Spring Shorebird Festival
Celebrate coastal wildlife at the 2nd Annual Tybee Spring Shorebird Festival, February 20-21, 2026! Hosted by Manomet Conservation Sciences and the Tybee Island Marine Science Center, this weekend event features educational programs, family activities, and a main celebration on Saturday,…
Find out more »Headlines
- 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
- Marine science that sticks
- Where coast meets classroom
- Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant recognized in 2025 Clean 13 Report for leadership in oyster research and restoration
- Yamaha Rightwaters™ repowers UGA Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant fleet to improve health of Georgia coastline
Student Blog
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Gaps in coastal trap law: Derelict trap management in coastal states
Tamaris Henderson is a second-year law student at the UGA School of Law and a Legal Fellow with Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant. The legal fellowship offers students an opportunity to work with legal and policy experts to address challenging environmental issues facing policymakers in coastal communities. The fellows are mentored by Carl Vinson Institute of Government faculty as…Continue reading »