Event Calendar
November 2025
Squid Dissection
Calling all kids, parents, and curious adults! Chatham County students are out of school and we’re bringing out the squid. Learn about squid biology and ecology before investigating their anatomy as part of a hands-on squid dissection. One squid will…
Find out more »Sea Dawg Trawl
Climb aboard the UGA Aquarium’s research vessel, the R/V Sea Dawg, for a trawl in Wassaw Sound! Participants will actively contribute to marine sampling efforts by working alongside marine educators to collect, sort, and identify a variety of marine organisms…
Find out more »Bull River Cruise
Grab your sense of adventure and join us for a guided exploration of Georgia’s coastal rivers and sounds aboard one of our education skiffs. We will cruise down the Wilmington River and into Wassaw Sound before heading up the Bull…
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…
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…
Find out more »Headlines
- Georgia artists will explore the beauty and fragility of the coast
- Three fellows join UGA Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant’s education team
- Mona Behl elected as fellow of the American Meteorological Society
- Dive into science and the wonders of Georgia’s coast at Skidaway Marine Science Day
- Celebrate Seafood Month with tours, tastings and outdoor adventures
- Sea Grant-funded study on Tybee Island dune research published in ‘Ecological Restoration’
- Bye bye, Bulldog
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 »