Four recent college graduates will serve as educators for students, teachers and the general public as 2020-21 Marine Education Fellows with UGA Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant. During the 50-week fellowship, they learn about a variety of marine science… Full story
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UGA partners with Okefenokee swamp to conserve and protect native alligators
August 31, 2020
A partnership between University of Georgia researchers and the Okefenokee Swamp Park focuses on conservation and education efforts needed to maintain the swamp’s native alligator population, which is vital to the economic vitality of the region. On Aug. 27, UGA’s… Full story

Three students selected to participate in the Georgia Sea Grant State Fellowship
August 24, 2020
Three graduate students will be serving the Georgia coast and community as Georgia Sea Grant State Fellows. The Georgia Sea Grant State Fellowship Program provides recent graduates the unique opportunity to acquire hands-on experience in the planning and implementation of… Full story

Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant expands virtual programming
August 4, 2020
When the coronavirus pandemic caused Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant to close its coastal facilities in March, Public Program Coordinator Kayla Clark came up with a plan to offer a suite of virtual summer programs that families could enjoy… Full story

A school field trip to the coast was cancelled. The students’ support was not
July 13, 2020
Each Spring, fifth grade students from St. Martin’s Episcopal School in Atlanta visit the Marine Education Center and Aquarium on Skidaway Island. And each year, they bring a gift: Proceeds from an annual cookie sale they hold in advance of… Full story

New hydrophones will let UGA Aquarium visitors experience the fascinating world of underwater sounds
June 16, 2020
Imagine hearing the sounds the dolphins make as they glide through the water, or the mating call of the oyster toadfish. Visitors to the UGA Marine Education Center and Aquarium on Skidaway Island will be able to experience the underwater… Full story

Youth Ocean Conservation Summit
February 15, 2020
Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant will host the state’s sixth annual Youth Ocean Conservation Summit (YOCS) on Saturday, Feb. 15, 2020. The summit will take place at the Marine Education Center and Aquarium on Skidaway Island near Savannah. YOCS… Full story

Super Museum Sunday
February 9, 2020
The UGA Marine Education Center and Aquarium will celebrate our state’s rich history by participating in Super Museum Sunday on Feb. 9, 2020. We invite you to explore the aquarium free of charge! More than sixty cultural institutions participate in… Full story

Toddler Touch Tanks
December 5, 2019
Explore the coast with your child in a unique setting perfect for inspiring wonder and curiosity! During select Thursdays in December and January, marine educators at the UGA Aquarium will host toddler programs specifically designed with our youngest visitors in… Full story

UGA Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant welcomes new Marine Education Fellows
September 30, 2019
Four recent college graduates have been awarded one-year marine education fellowships with UGA Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant. Funded by Georgia Sea Grant, the fellows will serve as educators for students, teachers and the general public. Over the course… Full story