The highest property in the Urbana-Perry Park neighborhood in Brunswick, Georgia, sits just 10 feet above sea level. Homeowners William and Bonnie Kitts have lived there for nine years. “This is actually my wife’s father’s grandfather’s home that he grew… Full story
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UGA creates stormwater management tools to help reduce flooding in coastal communities
September 29, 2021
Fact sheets, checklists and a video created by faculty at the University of Georgia Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant are helping coastal communities invest in green infrastructure that protect areas from flooding and pollution from stormwater runoff. In the… Full story
Program certifies ecotourism guides at the Georgia coast
August 12, 2021
UGA program provides best practices related to water-based tourism activities Osprey diving for fish, roseate spoonbills foraging in tidal creeks and American oystercatchers tending to their nests on barrier islands are just a few things visitors may see while exploring the… Full story
Coastal Tourism Conference
November 6, 2020
Georgia’s second annual Coastal Tourism Conference is scheduled for Nov. 6, 2020 at the Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens. The conference will bring together business owners, tourism officials, government representatives and community organizations interested in learning about our state’s coastal tourism… Full story
UGA updates Georgia fishing guides for recreational anglers; makes information available online
October 15, 2020
Looking for the best fishing hot spots in coastal Georgia? You’ll find them and more in the Guide to Coastal Fishing in Georgia map series, recently updated by UGA Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant thanks to a Coastal Incentive… Full story
CANCELED: World Oceans Day
June 6, 2020
*To ensure the health and safety of our community given the recent Coronavirus (COVID-19) developments, this event has been canceled. Please follow our Facebook page on June 6 where we’ll be sharing information about our work to protect our oceans… Full story
CANCELED: Tybee Beach Cleanup
May 16, 2020
*To ensure the health and safety of our community given the recent Coronavirus (COVID-19) developments, this event has been canceled. We will do our best to reschedule in the fall. UGA Marine Extension and GA Sea Grant will team up… Full story
New sustainable ecotourism certificate aims to protect shorebirds while supporting tourism
May 12, 2020
UGA Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant is partnering with the nonprofit Manomet Inc. to develop a new certification program for water-based tour companies that provides them with the tools to implement best practices when it comes to birding-related tourism… Full story
CANCELED: World Migratory Bird Day
May 9, 2020
To ensure the health and safety of our community given the recent Coronavirus (COVID-19) developments, World Migratory Bird Day and the Project Flying Wild Teacher workshop have been canceled. Celebrate World Migratory Bird Day at the UGA Aquarium! Learn about… Full story
Connecting Georgia seafood producers to consumers during the coronavirus pandemic
May 8, 2020
As farmers and food distributers struggle to get their products into the hands of consumers, UGA Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant has teamed up with UGA Cooperative Extension and the Georgia Department of Agriculture to generate business for the… Full story