Event Calendar
February 2019
Darien event: Oral history of commercial fishing in Georgia
Over 30 local commercial fishermen shared their stories of life on the water, opinions on the state of the fishing industry, and predictions for the future of commercial fishing in Georgia as part of a 2018 anthropology research project on…
Find out more »Brunswick event: Oral history of commercial fishing in Georgia
Over 30 local commercial fishermen shared their stories of life on the water, opinions on the state of the fishing industry, and predictions for the future of commercial fishing in Georgia as part of a 2018 anthropology research project on…
Find out more »Citizen Science on the Georgia Coast
Get involved in citizen science on the Georgia coast! UGA Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant is hosting a workshop showcasing a variety of citizen science opportunities. Participants will hear from experts representing universities and conservation organizations who lead citizen…
Find out more »Super Museum Sunday
The UGA Marine Education Center and Aquarium will celebrate our state’s rich history by participating in Super Museum Sunday on Feb. 10, 2019. The aquarium features 16 exhibit tanks that showcase a variety of Georgia’s marine life. Over sixty cultural…
Find out more »Winter Science Series: Microplastics in Fish
This class will focus on the ingestion of microplastics by marine life. If enough anchovies are available, participants will dissect and analyze their gills for the prevalence of microplastics. If they aren’t available, participants will process water samples collected from…
Find out more »Ocean to Table: Oysters and Clams
Join us at the Shellfish Research Lab on Skidaway Island to learn about Georgia's delicious and nutritious shellfish products. Sample local oysters and clams while receiving tips from nutritionists and food safety experts on purchasing and preparing shellfish products. Registration is required by Feb. 8. Register online here. Questions? Contact Kayla Clark at kayla270@uga.edu or call…
Find out more »Headlines
- Summit inspires students to develop conservation projects in their communities
- UGA helps coastal community keep its head above water
- Workshop will address plastic waste and marine debris
- UGA Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant prepare communities for hurricanes
- Workshop will focus on Georgia’s rich shrimping industry
- Request for Proposals: Recover and Response to Hurricane Irma
- UGA student uses innovative technology to study effectiveness of living shorelines
Student Blog
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An unexpected aquarium addition
It was mid-October. I was assisting with animal husbandry tasks alongside the three marine education fellows in my cohort when all of a sudden Devin, one of the UGA Aquarium curators, rushed over to share some exciting news. We all dropped what we were doing and followed Devin over to the octopus tank. In the tank, almost imperceptible, were thousands upon…Continue reading »