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SkIO hosts Open Ship Night

A group of people stand and talk on the deck of a blue and white boat under a sunny sky, with some looking over the railing and others near scientific equipment.
Guests participate in Open Ship Night on April 21, 2026. (Photos by Jackson K. Schroeder)

Nearly 60 visitors from the Savannah area and beyond gathered at the University of Georgia Skidaway Institute of Oceanography (SkIO) on Tuesday, April 21, for Open Ship Night.

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Now Recruiting: Director

Aerial view of a waterfront research facility with several buildings surrounded by trees, a dock with a blue and white boat, and a large grassy area in the background.

The University of Georgia Skidaway Institute of Oceanography is now recruiting for its next Director. Learn more and apply through the link below.

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