The Youth Ocean Conservation Summit empowers middle and high school students across the country with the knowledge, skills and resources necessary to successfully implement ocean conservation projects in their local communities. Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant will host this… Full story
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A decade of empowering tomorrow’s leaders: UGA celebrates the 10th anniversary of the Savannah Youth Ocean Conservation Summit
April 4, 2024
The Youth Ocean Conservation Summit (YOCS) has been a driving force in educating students of all ages about environmental conservation. The main goal of YOCS is simple: to equip the next generation with the knowledge and skills needed to protect… Full story
Youth Ocean Conservation Summit
February 24, 2024
The 2024 Youth Ocean Conservation Summit (YOCS) will empower middle and high school students across the state with knowledge, skills, and resources necessary to successfully implement ocean conservation projects in their local communities. The 10th annual summit will take place at… Full story
Youth Ocean Conservation Summit
February 18, 2023
The Youth Ocean Conservation Summit empowers middle and high school students across the country with the knowledge, skills and resources necessary to successfully implement ocean conservation projects in their local communities. The theme for this year is “Leaders in Coastal… Full story
Youth Ocean Conservation Summit
February 26, 2022
Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant will host the state’s eighth annual Youth Ocean Conservation Summit (YOCS) on Saturday, February 26, 2022, from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. The summit will take place in-person at the UGA Marine Education Center… Full story
Summit inspires students to develop conservation projects in their communities
January 5, 2018
Savannah, Ga. – UGA Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant is hosting the fourth annual Youth Conservation Summit (YOCS) on Saturday, Jan. 27, at the Marine Education Center and Aquarium on Skidaway Island. The summit, one of several taking place… Full story