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june

03jun8:00 am10:00 amMorning Birding Walks at Oatland Island Wildlife CenterAdults Only Sessions

03jun7:45 pm9:15 pmTybee Lighthouse Full Moon Sunset Tours

07jun2:00 pm3:00 pmBehind-the-Scenes Aquarium Tour

08jun2:00 pm7:00 pmWorld Ocean DayCelebrate World Ocean Day with free admission, regular programs about conserving our seas, and the debut of the Coastal Flora and Fauna art exhibit

08jun7:00 pmOne Ocean Film Tour

10jun9:00 am11:00 amMorning Birding Walks at Oatland Island Wildlife CenterFamily Friendly Sessions

10jun9:30 am10:30 amEnrichment Saturday - Armadillos

10jun9:45 am4:00 pmJunior Ranger Camp 2023

10jun10:00 am2:00 pmWorld Oceans Dayat the UGA Aquarium

Event Details

Join Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant in celebrating World Oceans Day at the UGA Marine Education Center and Aquarium on June 10 from 10 – 2 p.m. Throughout the day, we will be celebrating oysters, an important coastal habitat that provides a wealth of benefits to marine life and coastal communities.

As part of the celebration, we will debut a special art exhibition at the aquarium, “SUBMERGED: An Underwater Exhibition of Bioceramic Artwork,” that will feature pieces created by Assistant Professor Casey Schachner, a 2022 Georgia Sea Grant Artists, Writers, Scholar’s award recipient, and her students at Georgia Southern University Betty Foy Sanders Department of Art. The sculptures are made from a native algae material, and they will be displayed in the aquarium’s 16 exhibit tanks. During the event, some of the artists will be on hand to talk about the inspiration behind their artwork, which will eventually be placed in the Skidaway River behind the aquarium with the goal of forming new oyster reefs.

In addition to viewing the exhibition, staff at our Shellfish Research Lab, who specialize in oyster aquaculture and reef restoration, will be offering oyster-themed activities for people of all ages.

World Oceans Day is a FREE event for all visitors and registration is not required. All activities will take place between 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. However, the aquarium will remain open until 5 p.m.

Time

(Saturday) 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Location

UGA Marine Education Center and Aquarium

20 Ocean Science Circle, Savannah, GA, 31411

Organizer

UGA Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant

calingeb@uga.edu

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10jun6:30 pm8:30 pmSunset Painting Cruise Create your own watercolor masterpiece while cruising Savannah’s breathtaking riverscape!

10jun9:45 pm4:00 pmJunior Ranger Camp 2023

11jun10:00 am4:00 pmJunior Ranger Camp 2023

14jun2:00 pm3:00 pmBehind-the-Scenes Aquarium Tour

15jun10:00 am11:00 amReptile Thursdaysat the UGA Aquarium

16jun11:00 am12:00 pmOyster Art in the ParkGirl Scouts Earn Outdoor Art Badges!

16jun6:30 pm8:30 pmThe Ghost CruiseExplore the mysterious waterways around Savannah. Encounter ghosts, hauntings, legends, and lore aboard the Magnolia

17jun9:00 am10:00 amEarly Morning Behind the Scenes Aquarium Tour

21jun2:00 pm3:00 pmBehind-the-Scenes Aquarium Tour

22jun10:00 am11:00 amReptile Thursdaysat the UGA Aquarium

23jun8:30 am1:30 pm2023 Clean Energy RoadshowLaunching your alternative fuel fleet project. Connections. Funding. Networking. Showcase Technology.

25jun10:00 am3:00 pmRaks on ThriftVintage Clothing Market

28jun2:00 pm3:00 pmBehind-the-Scenes Aquarium Tour

29jun10:00 am11:00 amReptile Thursdaysat the UGA Aquarium

29jun6:00 pm7:00 pmSaltwater Science Speaker Series: Boat Stories

Event Details

Commercial fishing has deep cultural ties to the Georgia coast, particularly the shrimping industry, which is the state’s largest and most economically valuable fishery. Shrimping has played an integral role in shaping the identities of the commercial fishermen who have spent most of their lives on the water. At the heart of these identities are the fishing boats that have carried captains and their crew for decades.

Learn about a collaborative project between Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant’s Associate Director of Extension Bryan Fluech and Georgia Southern University’s Jennifer Sweeney Tooks to record the stories and experiences of local shrimpers and their boats. These recordings powerfully preserve the voice and culture of commercial fishing for current and future generations, while also creating a database of knowledge that can be used to guide science and regulatory decisions.

This program is offered as part of Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant’s Saltwater Science Speaker Series at the UGA Aquarium. The series highlights impactful work by faculty and collaborators who are studying coastal issues and working with coastal communities.

Cost: $10. Registration is required for the event and includes admission to the UGA Aquarium.

Time

(Thursday) 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Location

UGA Marine Education Center and Aquarium

20 Ocean Science Circle, Savannah, GA, 31411

Organizer

UGA Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant

calingeb@uga.edu

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29jun6:00 pm7:00 pmSaltwater Science Speaker SeriesBoat Stories

Event Details

Commercial fishing has deep cultural ties to the Georgia coast, particularly the shrimping industry, which is the state’s largest and most economically valuable fishery. Shrimping has played an integral role in shaping the identities of the commercial fishermen who have spent most of their lives on the water. At the heart of these identities are the fishing boats that have carried captains and their crew for decades.

Learn about a collaborative project between Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant’s Associate Director of Extension Bryan Fluech and Georgia Southern University’s Jennifer Sweeney Tooks to record the stories and experiences of local shrimpers and their boats. These recordings powerfully preserve the voice and culture of commercial fishing for current and future generations, while also creating a database of knowledge that can be used to guide science and regulatory decisions.

This program is offered as part of Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant’s Saltwater Science Speaker Series at the UGA Aquarium. The series highlights impactful work by faculty and collaborators who are studying coastal issues and working with coastal communities.

Registration is required for the event and includes admission to the UGA Aquarium. Tickets are nonrefundable.

Time

(Thursday) 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Location

UGA Marine Education Center and Aquarium

20 Ocean Science Circle, Savannah, GA, 31411

Organizer

Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant

volunteergacoast@uga.edu 30 Ocean Science Circle, Savannah GA 31411

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july

12jul2:00 pm3:00 pmBehind-the-Scenes Aquarium Tour

13jul10:00 am11:00 amReptile Thursdaysat the UGA Aquarium

13jul6:00 pm7:00 pmSaltwater Science Speaker Series: Harmful Algal Blooms

Event Details

Harmful algal blooms (HABs) threaten human and ecosystem health along the southeastern U.S., yet monitoring efforts in Georgia lag behind those of adjacent states, likely resulting in an underestimation of their prevalence in our coastal waters. Mallory Mintz, a master’s student at UGA Skidaway Institute of Oceanography, will discuss her research on HAB species in the Skidaway River Estuary. Her project aims to measure the densities of HAB species over a two-year period, establish their seasonal timing, and explore their relationship with water quality parameters in the estuary.

Mintz will be joined by long-time Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant volunteer, Sandy Hager, who will talk about the Phytoplankton Monitoring Network and her experience as a citizen scientist monitoring phytoplankton in the Skidaway River.

This program is offered as part of Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant’s Saltwater Science Speaker Series at the UGA Aquarium. The series highlights impactful work by faculty and collaborators who are studying coastal issues and working with coastal communities.

Cost: $10. Registration is required for the event and includes admission to the UGA Aquarium.

Time

(Thursday) 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Location

UGA Marine Education Center and Aquarium

20 Ocean Science Circle, Savannah, GA, 31411

Organizer

UGA Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant

calingeb@uga.edu

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13jul6:00 pm7:00 pmSaltwater Science Speaker SeriesHarmful Algal Blooms

Event Details

Harmful algal blooms (HABs) threaten human and ecosystem health along the southeastern U.S., yet monitoring efforts in Georgia lag behind those of adjacent states, likely resulting in an underestimation of their prevalence in our coastal waters. Mallory Mintz, a master’s student at UGA Skidaway Institute of Oceanography, will discuss her research on HAB species in the Skidaway River Estuary. Her project aims to measure the densities of HAB species over a two-year period, establish their seasonal timing, and explore their relationship with water quality parameters in the estuary.

Mintz will be joined by long-time Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant volunteer, Sandy Hager, who will talk about the Phytoplankton Monitoring Network and her experience as a citizen scientist monitoring phytoplankton in the Skidaway River.

This program is offered as part of Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant’s Saltwater Science Speaker Series at the UGA Aquarium. The series highlights impactful work by faculty and collaborators who are studying coastal issues and working with coastal communities.

Registration is required for the event and includes admission to the UGA Aquarium. Tickets are nonrefundable.

Time

(Thursday) 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Location

UGA Marine Education Center and Aquarium

20 Ocean Science Circle, Savannah, GA, 31411

Organizer

Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant

volunteergacoast@uga.edu 30 Ocean Science Circle, Savannah GA 31411

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15jul9:00 am10:00 amEarly Morning Behind the Scenes Aquarium Tour

19jul2:00 pm3:00 pmBehind-the-Scenes Aquarium Tour

20jul10:00 am11:00 amReptile Thursdaysat the UGA Aquarium