Event Calendar
April 2026
Marine Debris Cleanup on Wassaw
Help Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant to clean up the north end of Wassaw Island! This program happens just in time for spring cleaning to prepare for the arrival of nesting sea turtles and shorebirds. Participants will travel by…
Find out more »Fishing Fundamentals: What to know before you go
Learn the fundamentals of Georgia saltwater fishing in this hands-on program at the UGA Aquarium! Discover how to rig a rod, choose the right hooks and rigs, and practice casting techniques, all without needing to hit the water. The program…
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 »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 »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 »Earth Day Savannah
Earth Day Savannah is an annual community celebration dedicated to environmental sustainability and conservation in the Coastal Empire. Each year, individuals, nonprofits, businesses, and local leaders come together to share ideas, resources, and actions that help protect our planet and promote…
Find out more »Headlines
- Brunswick launches ‘Love Where You Live’ campaign linking green infrastructure and community cleanup efforts
- 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
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 »