Skidaway Marine Science Day

Join us for Skidaway Marine Science Day, a can’t-miss event for all ages, on Saturday, Oct. 10, from 10 a. m. to 3 p.m. on the UGA Skidaway Marine Science campus, located on the north end of the island. The campus-wide open house will be presented by UGA Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant, UGA Skidaway Institute of Oceanography and Gray’s Reef National Marine Sanctuary.

As part of Skidaway Marine Science Day:

• The UGA Aquarium will be open to visitors with no admission fee. Aquarium educators will offer an afternoon full of activities, including a hands-on reptile exhibit, behind-the-scenes peeks of the aquarium and lab demos.

• Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant’s Shellfish Research Lab will provide hands-on activities and educational information about sustainable aquaculture and oyster restoration!

• Gray’s Reef National Marine Sanctuary will be on-site with educational activities.

• Environmental organizations and coastal researchers will present a variety of exhibits and hands-on activities for people of all ages. The Jay Wolf Nature Trail will be open for hiking and nature observation.

*Due to an inclement weather forecast, this event will take place indoors. All activities at Skidaway Marine Science Day are free! Don’t miss out on this exciting event celebrating Georgia’s unique coastal environment! Food will be available for purchase.

Questions? Contact Shannon Matzke at shannon.matzke@uga.edu or call 912-598-2446.