April 2023
School’s Out Series: Dolphin Study
Explore tidal rivers and sounds by skiff while searching for local populations of bottlenose dolphins. Marine educators will explain various dolphin behaviors like spy hopping, tail slapping and chuffing. Children ages 10 or older are welcome but must be accompanied…
Find out more »Georgia Seafood for the Future Workshop
During this half-day workshop, attendees will learn about current seafood research and extension in Georgia, expand their food technology horizons and tour University of Georgia’s Food Product & Innovation Center. The goal is to facilitate collaboration with like-minded professionals to…
Find out more »CoastFest
CoastFest, in its 28th year, is the largest outreach event hosted by the Coastal Resources Division of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources. This free, family-friendly event features educational programs, touch tanks, wildlife viewing opportunities, and exhibitors from partner agencies…
Find out more »Early Morning Behind the Scenes Aquarium Tour
Have you ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes at the UGA Aquarium? For the first time ever, visitors are invited to join UGA marine educators as they make their morning rounds an hour before the aquarium opens on…
Find out more »May 2023
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 »Teacher Discovery Day
Calling all educators! Visit the UGA Marine Education Center and Aquarium for free and learn about our Pre-K-12 programs on Teacher Discovery Day taking place on Saturday, May 10, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Meet our marine educators during special behind-the-scenes…
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