April 2021
Salt-Tolerant Plants for Resilient Coastal Landscapes
Georgia’s coastal plant communities are impacted by various coastal hazards, including salt spray, storm surge, flooding, sea level rise and drought. Because they are adapted to the distinct environments of Georgia’s coast, these salt-tolerant native plants can be used in…
Find out more »Estuary Trawl
Climb aboard the 43-foot trawler R/V Sea Dawg for a memorable scientific collecting trip. Sample the benthic communities found in tidal rivers and sounds, then identify, sort, count and record species, environmental and positional data. Discussions include the natural history, diversity…
Find out more »Cabbage Island Exploration
Explore the expansive shell rakes and oyster reef communities on Cabbage Island at low tide! We'll scout the many piles of shell material and search for whelks, crabs and other small invertebrates in the tidal pools. Children 10 years or…
Find out more »Maritime Forest Walks
Join an aquarium educator for a guided interpretive walk along the Jay Wolf Nature Trail at the UGA Aquarium. The trail winds through maritime forest with winding live oaks and Spanish moss as well as salt marsh habitats. Listen to…
Find out more »Horseshoe Crab Encounters
Every spring horseshoe crabs congregate on beaches along the east coast to lay their eggs. These spawning events attract migratory shorebirds that utilize the horseshoe crab eggs to fuel their annual flight to nesting grounds in the Arctic. Join us…
Find out more »Sharks and Rays 101
Did you know that clearnose skates lay delicate egg cases commonly called mermaid’s purses? During this virtual program, marine educators will show you a mermaid’s purse and baby skates at the UGA Aquarium. Learn about the incredible diversity of sharks…
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