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SUMMARY:Bring the Future of Life Sciences Into Your Classroom (Teacher Workshop)
DESCRIPTION:register\n\n\n\n\nThis two-day professional learning experience hosted by Georgia Life Sciences is designed for middle and high school science\, STEM\, biotechnology\, and CTAE teachers interested in bringing real-world life sciences and workforce connections into their classrooms.  \n\n\n\nTopics include: \n\n\n\n\nMarine science and coastal research\n\n\n\nEnvironmental biosensors and water quality monitoring\n\n\n\nBiomaterials\, collagen extraction\, and biotechnology manufacturing\n\n\n\nChemical manufacturing and industrial biotechnology in Coastal Georgia\n\n\n\nBiotechnology careers connected to Georgia’s coastal economy
URL:https://gacoast.uga.edu/event/bring-future-of-life-sciences-into-your-classroom/
LOCATION:UGA Marine Education Center And Aquarium\, 30 Ocean Science Circle\, Savannah\, GA\, 31411\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261016T090000
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SUMMARY:From Farm to Reef: Oyster Aquaculture and Restoration
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for a morning of exploration on Georgia’s oyster aquaculture efforts! The morning begins with a guided tour of the UGA Shellfish Research Lab\, where you will witness the bustling process of spawning and growing oyster seed for local farmers. Next\, travel by boat with researchers from the UGA Shellfish Research Lab and marine educators from the UGA Aquarium to learn about oyster farms in the Bull River mariculture zone and oyster reef restoration. Along the way\, experts will share insights into the vital role oyster reefs play in improving water quality\, providing habitat\, and mitigating coastal erosion. \n\n\n\nRegistration is required and includes admission to the UGA Aquarium. Children ages 10 and up are welcome but must be accompanied by a registered adult. Tickets are nonrefundable.  \n\n\n\nSpecial Notes: \n\n\n\n\nAll boat activities are weather-dependent and require appropriate and adequate footwear and clothing.\n\n\n\n\n\nUGA boat captains reserve the right to cancel boat programs in the event of unsafe weather conditions. You will be notified the day before your trip.\n\n\n\n\nIf you have questions or need special accommodations for this program\, contact Shannon Matzke at shannon.matzke@uga.edu or call 912-598-2446. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOctober is National Seafood Month\, and we’re providing seafood programming for a variety of audiences all month long! Check out some of the other programs we’re offering on our event calendar.
URL:https://gacoast.uga.edu/event/from-farm-to-reef-oyster-aquaculture-and-restoration-2/
LOCATION:UGA Marine Education Center And Aquarium\, 30 Ocean Science Circle\, Savannah\, GA\, 31411\, United States
CATEGORIES:Seafood Month,Shellfish
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SUMMARY:Friday Feedings
DESCRIPTION: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.   \n\n\n\nAll ages are welcome\, but children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.  \n\n\n\nFriday Feeding programs are included in the cost of admission to the UGA Aquarium. Registration is not required. Learn more about admission fees here.   \n\n\n\nQuestions? Contact Shannon Matzke at shannon.matzke@uga.edu or call 912-598-2446. 
URL:https://gacoast.uga.edu/event/friday-feedings/2026-10-16/
LOCATION:UGA Marine Education Center And Aquarium\, 30 Ocean Science Circle\, Savannah\, GA\, 31411\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T110000
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SUMMARY:Seafood Storytime at the Library - Darien
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Ida Hilton Public Library on Saturday morning\, October 17\, for story time fun!  \n\n\n\nOctober is National Seafood Month and to celebrate\, we will be joined by Seafood Specialist\, Erin Arneson Purvis\, from UGA Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant. Young children will enjoy songs\, stories and a craft with an ocean twist. This story-time will get the whole family excited about eating seafood at home. Erin will also be happy to answer any seafood-related questions that parents may have.Please note there will not be seafood cooked or consumed during this programming. \n\n\n\n\nLEARN MORE
URL:https://gacoast.uga.edu/event/seafood-storytime-at-the-library-darien/
LOCATION:Ida Hilton Public Library\, 1105 North Way\, Darien\, Georgia\, 31305\, United States
CATEGORIES:Seafood,Seafood Month,Storytime
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261020T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261020T113000
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SUMMARY:Seafood Storytime at the Library - Brunswick
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Brunswick-Glynn County Library on Tuesday morning\, October 20\, for story time fun! \n\n\n\nOctober is National Seafood Month and to celebrate\, we will be joined by Seafood Specialist\, Erin Arneson Purvis\, from UGA Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant. Young children will enjoy songs\, stories and a craft with an ocean twist. This story-time will get the whole family excited about eating seafood and home. Erin will also be happy to answer any seafood-related questions that parents may have.Please note there will not be seafood cooked or consumed during this programming. \n\n\n\n\nLEARN MORE
URL:https://gacoast.uga.edu/event/seafood-storytime-at-the-library-brunswick/
LOCATION:Brunswick Library\, 208 Gloucester St\, Brunswick\, Georgia\, 31520\, United States
CATEGORIES:Seafood,Seafood Month,Storytime
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261022T180000
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SUMMARY:Snake Sense: Separating Myth from Fact (Brunswick)
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThis event was rescheduled from a previous date. \n\n\n\nGeorgia is home to over 40 species of native snakes\, and only six are venomous! These fascinating reptiles are vital to healthy\, diverse ecosystems and are an important part of our natural heritage.   \n\n\n\nJoin our Coastal Ecology Specialist Kimberly Andrews for an engaging program at our Brunswick office that will help you confidently distinguish venomous snakes from non-venomous species and share practical tips for minimizing risk around your home. Participants will have an opportunity to interact with live snakes from our teaching collection and ask plenty of questions.   \n\n\n\nThis interactive session will challenge common myths and leave you better prepared for future encounters with these often-misunderstood animals.  \n\n\n\nRegistration is required. Content is best suited for children ages 5 and up\, but all ages are welcome. Participants under 18 must be accompanied by a registered adult. Tickets are nonrefundable.  \n\n\n\nIf you have questions or need special accommodations for this program\, contact Shannon Matzke at shannon.matzke@uga.edu or call 912-598-2446. 
URL:https://gacoast.uga.edu/event/snake-sense-separating-myth-from-fact/
LOCATION:UGA Marine Extension Brunswick\, 715 Bay Street\, Brunswick\, GA\, 31520\, United States
CATEGORIES:Coastal Ecology Lab,Snake Sense
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261023T100000
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SUMMARY:Shell Bagging Volunteer Event
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMake a difference during Seafood Month by joining staff from our Shellfish Research Lab to bag recycled oyster shells that’ll be used to create new oyster reefs along our coast. \n\n\n\nReturning oyster shell to our estuaries allows for new oysters to settle and grow\, creating thriving reefs that provide habitat for a variety of organisms\, including popular recreational and commercial fish species. Oyster reefs also help stabilize shorelines and improve water quality by filtering pollutants. \n\n\n\nPlease note: Shell bagging is a strenuous activity involving shoveling\, repetitive bending down\, and other physical activity. Volunteers must be 18 years or older to participate. Registration is required.  \n\n\n\nIf you have questions\, contact Tom Bliss at tbliss@uga.edu or call 912-598-2393. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOctober is National Seafood Month\, and we’re providing seafood programming for a variety of audiences all month long! Check out some of the other programs we’re offering on our event calendar.
URL:https://gacoast.uga.edu/event/shell-bagging/
LOCATION:UGA Marine Education Center And Aquarium\, 30 Ocean Science Circle\, Savannah\, GA\, 31411\, United States
CATEGORIES:Seafood Month,Shellfish
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261023T130000
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SUMMARY:Friday Feedings
DESCRIPTION: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.   \n\n\n\nAll ages are welcome\, but children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.  \n\n\n\nFriday Feeding programs are included in the cost of admission to the UGA Aquarium. Registration is not required. Learn more about admission fees here.   \n\n\n\nQuestions? Contact Shannon Matzke at shannon.matzke@uga.edu or call 912-598-2446. 
URL:https://gacoast.uga.edu/event/friday-feedings/2026-10-23/
LOCATION:UGA Marine Education Center And Aquarium\, 30 Ocean Science Circle\, Savannah\, GA\, 31411\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261029T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261029T193000
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SUMMARY:Ocean to Table: Lowcountry Boil
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for an Ocean to Table program focused on a beloved southern dish – the Lowcountry Boil! This hands‑on program highlights Georgia wild‑caught shrimp\, known for their sweet flavor\, nutritional benefits\, and strong ties to our coastal culture and working waterfronts. \n\n\n\nDuring the program\, participants will learn about shrimp biology\, sustainable fisheries\, and seafood safety and nutrition from Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant experts. Discussions will explore how Georgia’s estuaries support healthy shrimp populations and why choosing local\, seasonal seafood matters for both people and the environment. \n\n\n\nThe experience wraps up with a live cooking demonstration and tasting of a classic Lowcountry boil centered on Georgia shrimp\, showcasing simple techniques and coastal flavors that bring the ocean straight to your plate. \n\n\n\nRegistration is required. Participants under 18 must be accompanied by a registered adult. Tickets are nonrefundable. \n\n\n\nIf you have questions or need special accommodations for this program\, contact Shannon Matzke at shannon.matzke@uga.edu or call 912-598-2446. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOctober is National Seafood Month\, and we’re providing seafood programming for a variety of audiences all month long! Check out some of the other programs we’re offering on our event calendar.
URL:https://gacoast.uga.edu/event/ocean-to-table-lowcountry-boil/
LOCATION:UGA Marine Extension Brunswick\, 715 Bay Street\, Brunswick\, GA\, 31520\, United States
CATEGORIES:Seafood Month
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261030T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261030T120000
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SUMMARY:TRAWL-O-WEEN
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGet into the Halloween spirit by joining educators on a Halloween Estuary Trawl! Climb aboard our 43-foot trawler\, the R/V Sea Dawg\, for a memorable scientific collection trip. Sample the bottom communities found in tidal rivers and sounds\, then identify\, sort\, count and record species and environmental data. \n\n\n\nYou never know what’s lurking under the surface. We may catch sharks\, rays or burrfish! Educators will provide information about the natural history\, diversity and ecological significance of animals collected during the trawl. \n\n\n\nThis program also introduces Trawl to Trash\, an initiative aimed at preventing marine debris from entering coastal ecosystems. Participants will learn about the negative impacts of marine debris on wildlife and habitats and explore the use of Trawl to Trash bags\, created from recycled shrimp nets\, to collect and remove debris. Each participant will have the opportunity to construct their own bag to take home and use for collecting trash along Georgia’s coast. \n\n\n\nRegistration is required and includes admission to the UGA aquarium. Children ages 10 and up are welcome but must be accompanied by a registered adult. Tickets are nonrefundable. \n\n\n\nIf you have questions or need special accommodations for this program\, contact Shannon Matzke at shannon.matzke@uga.edu or call 912-598-2446. \n\n\n\nThis program is offered at a discounted rate thanks to funding from NOAA’s Marine Debris Program.
URL:https://gacoast.uga.edu/event/trawl-o-ween/
LOCATION:UGA Marine Education Center And Aquarium\, 30 Ocean Science Circle\, Savannah\, GA\, 31411\, United States
CATEGORIES:Trawl to Trash
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261030T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261030T133000
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SUMMARY:Friday Feedings
DESCRIPTION: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.   \n\n\n\nAll ages are welcome\, but children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.  \n\n\n\nFriday Feeding programs are included in the cost of admission to the UGA Aquarium. Registration is not required. Learn more about admission fees here.   \n\n\n\nQuestions? Contact Shannon Matzke at shannon.matzke@uga.edu or call 912-598-2446. 
URL:https://gacoast.uga.edu/event/friday-feedings/2026-10-30/
LOCATION:UGA Marine Education Center And Aquarium\, 30 Ocean Science Circle\, Savannah\, GA\, 31411\, United States
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