June 2020
Crabbing 101
Did you know the scientific name for blue crab, Callinectes sapidus, means “savory beautiful swimmer”? The blue crab fishery is one of the top fisheries in Georgia. Learn all about these amazing animals during a virtual crabbing lesson with educators…
Find out more »The Great Plankton Sink Off
Join volunteer coordinator Katie Higgins to learn about phytoplankton, which are tiny algae floating in the water that produce the oxygen we breath and serve as an important food source for marine animals! Download the accompanying activity sheet (available on…
Find out more »Afternoons at the Aquarium
Every Thursday in June and July, marine educators at the UGA Aquarium will host virtual programs designed to inspire wonder and curiosity about the coast by featuring different activities and animals. These afternoons at the aquarium will include a mix…
Find out more »Fish Dissection
What makes a fish a fish? Find out during a virtual fish lab with aquarium curator Lisa Kovalanchik. She will provide an introduction to fish anatomy before walking participants through a real fish dissection. Register for this event After registering,…
Find out more »July 2020
Afternoons at the Aquarium
Every Thursday in June and July, marine educators at the UGA Aquarium will host virtual programs designed to inspire wonder and curiosity about the coast by featuring different activities and animals. These afternoons at the aquarium will include a mix…
Find out more »Exploring the Coast
Naturalist and marine educator John “Crawfish” Crawford has been exploring Georgia’s coastal habitats since he was a child. Join him for a virtual lesson all about Georgia’s native plants and animals. He’ll teach you how to brew your own yaupon…
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