Plastic pollution in the environment has become a major problem in the last several decades. In addition to the easily visible plastic debris, smaller pieces of plastic, termed microplastics, are found nearly everywhere and interact with organisms at the base of aquatic food chains. There are more than a trillion microplastic particles and fibers in... Read more »

When most people think of marine life, plankton aren’t usually the first things that come to mind. Yet, although they are frequently overlooked and most can’t even be seen without a microscope, plankton are a vital part of the ocean’s ecosystem. Plankton form the base of the marine food web and produce approximately half the... Read more »

There once was a time when Georgia dominated the oyster harvest and canning industry. However, Georgia oystering was slowed by environmental and economic shifts. Today, a group of scientists and oyster farmers are working to revive the state’s oyster industry. Their story is profiled in a new book, “A High Low Tide: The Revival of... Read more »

Scientists have long searched tropical forests and other ecosystems find substances to create new drugs, but until recently, the world’s oceans have been largely overlooked. That is now changing as chemicals derived from the ocean are becoming the basis of drugs ranging from antibiotics to HIV treatments. University of Georgia Skidaway Institute of Oceanography researcher... Read more »

The effects of climate change make headlines almost daily. All across America and the globe, communities have to adapt to rising sea levels, intensified storms and warmer temperatures. The University of Georgia Skidaway Institute of Oceanography, The Book Lady Bookstore and the UGA Press will present Rick Van Noy, author of Sudden Spring: Stories of... Read more »