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  • Evening @ Skidaway Dec. 12

    Skidaway Institute of Oceanography 10 Ocean Science Circle, Savannah, GA, United States

    The problem of plastic pollution in our environment has caught the public’s attention in recent years. Rapidly increasing production of plastics for bottles, containers, clothing and other materials has led to a rapid input of plastic waste into our air, land, rivers and oceans. UGA Skidaway Institute researcher Jay Brandes will discuss the magnitude of... Read more »

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  • Skidaway Marine Science Day

    UGA Marine Education Center and Aquarium 30 Ocean Science Circle, Savannah, Georgia

    Join us for Skidaway Marine Science Day, a can’t-miss event for all ages, on Saturday, Oct. 12, from 10 a. m. to 3 p.m. on the UGA Skidaway Marine Science campus, located on the north end of the island. The campus-wide open house will be presented by UGA Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant, UGA... Read more »

  • Evening at Skidaway

    SkIO Library Auditorium 10 Ocean Science Circle, Savannah, GA, United States

    The Skidaway Institute of Oceanography (SkIO) is excited to announce the return of our Evening at Skidaway event. The first event will feature SkIO Director Dr. Clark Alexander and focus on the changing shorelines of Tybee Island and other local barrier islands. In an interview format, Dr. Alexander will answer questions about recent changes to local beaches, what we... Read more »

  • A flyer for Evening at Skidaway on March 18.

    (AT CAPACITY) Evening at Skidaway — March 18

    SkIO Library Auditorium 10 Ocean Science Circle, Savannah, GA, United States

    THIS EVENT IS AT CAPACITY Join us for a talk with Dr. Nick Foukal, a physical oceanographer and SkIO’s newest faculty member. In an interview format, Dr. Foukal will answer questions about the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) — the giant ocean current system that helps regulate climate. Will the AMOC, which includes the Gulf... Read more »

  • Open Lab Night — April 22

    Skidaway Institute of Oceanography 10 Ocean Science Circle, Savannah, GA, United States

    Join us for Skidaway Institute of Oceanography (SkIO) Open Lab Night on Tuesday, April 22. Explore four SkIO labs, where you can tour the facilities and view various lab instruments. Attendees will have the opportunity to speak directly with SkIO scientists and ask questions about their research and equipment. See brief descriptions of the participating... Read more »

  • A flyer for Evening at Skidaway with Jay Brandes. Microplastics, Macro Problems: How Tiny Plastics Impact Our Health."

    Evening at Skidaway — May 20

    SkIO Library Auditorium 10 Ocean Science Circle, Savannah, GA, United States

    Join us for a talk with Dr. Jay Brandes, a chemist and professor at the UGA Skidaway Institute of Oceanography. In an interview-style conversation, Dr. Brandes will share insights on microplastics, focusing especially on new research exploring their potential effects on human health.  RSVP HERE Speaker: Dr. Jay Brandes Topic: “Microplastics, Macro Problems: How Tiny Plastics Impact... Read more »

  • (At Capacity) Evening at Skidaway — June 24

    SkIO Library Auditorium 10 Ocean Science Circle, Savannah, GA, United States

    This event is now AT CAPACITY. We are no longer accepting RSVPs.  Join us for a special conversation with Dr. Herb Windom, SkIO’s very first faculty scientist, former director and current emeritus professor. In an interview-style conversation, Dr. Windom will reflect on the history of the Skidaway Institute of Oceanography, sharing stories and rarely-seen photos... Read more »

  • Open Lab Night — August 5

    Join us for Skidaway Institute of Oceanography (SkIO) Open Lab Night on Tuesday, August 5. Tour the R/V Savannah and explore four SkIO labs, where you can view various lab instruments and speak directly with SkIO scientists and ask questions about their research and equipment.  RSVP Here Tour the R/V Savannah:  Participate in a guided... Read more »

  • Skidaway Marine Science Day

    UGA Marine Education Center and Aquarium 30 Ocean Science Circle, Savannah, Georgia

    Join us for Skidaway Marine Science Day, a can’t-miss event for all ages, on Saturday, Oct. 11, from 10 a. m. to 3 p.m. on the UGA Skidaway Marine Science campus, located on the north end of the island. The campus-wide open house will be presented by UGA Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant, UGA... Read more »

  • Evening at Skidaway — Lukas Taenzer

    SkIO Library Auditorium 10 Ocean Science Circle, Savannah, GA, United States

    Although the open ocean may seem far away, it plays a powerful role in shaping our coastal ecosystems. This program will explore the connections between offshore and coastal waters, addressing questions such as: What separates the open ocean from the coast? How do offshore waters reach our shorelines and estuaries? And how do changes in... Read more »