Saltwater Science Series: Coastal Crayfish

Join researchers from Georgia Southern’s Freshwater Ecology Lab for an exploration of the rich diversity of crayfish fauna found near Georgia’s coast and barrier islands. Learn about their life history, the ecological roles they play, and examine live and preserved specimens.

This session begins at the UGA Marine Education Center and Aquarium on Skidaway Island. Graduate researcher Evan Wamhoff from Georgia Southern, will provide an overview of coastal Georgia’s crayfish species, and the importance of these small but mighty crustaceans. After the presentation, we’ll head out to a wetland habitat on the Skidaway Marine Science Campus for some hands-on field work using various techniques to survey crayfish that inhabit these ecosystems.

Cost: $15. Registration is required for participants ages 3 and up and includes admission to the UGA Aquarium. Content is best suited for children ages 13 and up, but all ages are welcome. Participants under 18 must be accompanied by a registered adult.