Event Calendar
March 2026
Toddler Touch Tanks
Explore the coast with your child in a unique setting perfect for inspiring wonder and curiosity! Toddler programs hosted by marine educators at the UGA Aquarium are specifically designed with our youngest visitors in mind. Activities and topics covered 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 »CoastFest
CoastFest is an exciting annual event in Brunswick hosted by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources Coastal Resources Division. The event is dedicated to celebrating and educating the public about the rich coastal heritage and natural resources of our region. The festival brings together…
Find out more »Prospective Volunteer Orientation
Thank you for your interest in becoming a volunteer with UGA Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant. We are so happy you want to dedicate your time and energy to the Georgia coast. Volunteering with Marine Extension and Georgia Sea…
Find out more »Discovering Your Backyard Marsh
Georgia has an estimated 378,000 acres of salt marsh, one of the most extensive and productive habitats of its type in the U.S. that serve as the primary nursery for many species of fish, crabs, shrimps, and the birds that…
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 »Headlines
- 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
- Marine science that sticks
- Where coast meets classroom
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 »