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 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Friday Feeding programs are included in the...
Take a deep dive into the world of alligators with Sea Grant-funded researcher Mark Hoog! Learn about alligator biology, unique adaptations, and their vital role in coastal ecosystems. Hoog, a Ph.D. candidate at Georgia Southern University, is collaborating with Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant’s Coastal Ecology Lab to study alligator populations in the Okefenokee...
Spend a few hours exploring the marsh with a marine scientist! Join us for a program featuring Sydney Williams, Nature-Based Solutions Specialist with Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant. Williams holds a doctorate in environmental engineering from the University of Florida, where she studied the role of ribbed mussels in salt marsh ecosystems. The program...
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 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Friday Feeding programs are included in the...
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 boat to embark on the cleanup journey after an informative introductory presentation on marine debris....
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 includes a presentation on Georgia coastal fishing, covering tips on where and what to fish,...
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 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Friday Feeding programs are included in the...
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 collected as part of the trawl. All data collected contributes to the Georgia Department of...
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 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Friday Feeding programs are included in the...
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 more sustainable ways of living. Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant educators will host a...
Join us for a family-friendly Ocean to Table program focused on Georgia shrimp. Shrimp are a local favorite because of their mild taste and delicate texture. During this hands-on program, you’ll learn about shrimp biology, seafood safety and nutrition from Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant experts. Kids and adults who love to cook and...
This half-day workshop will bring together partners from across research, academia, education and outreach, nonprofits, and government to strengthen Georgia’s collective efforts to understand and prevent marine debris. The agenda will include: We are also planning an optional marine debris–related outing following the workshop and will share more details soon. Contact Ashley Ohall at Ashley.Ohall@uga.edu with questions or to request a registration form.Please confirm...