Discover the fascinating world of crabs along the Georgia coast during this family-friendly crabbing event at the UGA Aquarium! Did you know the scientific name for the blue crab, Callinectes sapidus, means “savory beautiful swimmer”? Or that a horseshoe crab… Full story
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Crabbing 101
July 19, 2025
Discover the fascinating world of crabs along the Georgia coast during this family-friendly crabbing event at the UGA Aquarium! Did you know the scientific name for the blue crab, Callinectes sapidus, means “savory beautiful swimmer”? Or that a horseshoe crab… Full story

Crabbing 101
June 21, 2025
Discover the fascinating world of crabs along the Georgia coast during this family-friendly crabbing event at the UGA Aquarium! Did you know the scientific name for the blue crab, Callinectes sapidus, means “savory beautiful swimmer”? Or that a horseshoe crab… Full story

Crabbing 101
April 2, 2025
Did you know the scientific name for blue crab, Callinectes sapidus, means “savory beautiful swimmer”? Join us for a family-friendly crabbing event at the UGA Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant Office in Brunswick. The program begins indoors, where participants… Full story

Crabbing 101
September 14, 2024
Did you know the scientific name for blue crab, Callinectes sapidus, means “savory beautiful swimmer”? Or that a horseshoe crab is not a “true crab”? Learn all about crabs along the Georgia coast during this family crabbing event at the… Full story
Crabbing 101
June 19, 2020
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… Full story