Evening @ Skidaway — What is a salt marsh really worth?
McGowan Library Auditorium 10 Ocean Science Circle, Savannah, GA, United StatesGeorgia’s salt marshes contribute greatly to the coastal environment, from providing a nursery for young marine life to serving as a buffer from storm surges. But is there a way to put a dollar value on a salt marsh? As the University of Georgia Skidaway Institute of Oceanography continues its year long 50th anniversary celebration... Read more »
Evening @ Skidaway — “Graveyard of the Atlantic”
McGowan Library Auditorium 10 Ocean Science Circle, Savannah, GA, United StatesThe Atlantic Ocean near Cape Hatteras, N.C. is often called the “Graveyard of the Atlantic” due to the complex ocean currents and weather conditions that have historically caused numerous shipwrecks. Dr. Dana Savidge University of Georgia Skidaway Institute of Oceanography researcher Dana Savidge will present an Evening @ Skidaway program to explore some of the... Read more »
Evening @ Skidaway Open Lab Night
The University of Georgia Skidaway Institute of Oceanography will present an “Open Lab Night” as part of its yearlong Evening @ Skidaway series of public programs to celebrate the Institute’s 50th anniversary. On Tuesday, May 15, visitors will have the opportunity to visit informally with scientists in their laboratories. The program will begin with a... Read more »
Evening @ Skidaway – Exploring the Ocean with Robots
McGowan Library Auditorium 10 Ocean Science Circle, Savannah, GA, United StatesWhile much oceanographic research is still conducted by scientists going to sea in ships, in recent years, new technologies have allowed oceanographers to explore the ocean by using underwater robots. University of Georgia Skidaway Institute of Oceanography researcher Catherine Edwards will present an Evening @ Skidaway program to describe her work with robots on Tuesday,... Read more »
Open Lab Night — July 10
McGowan Library Auditorium 10 Ocean Science Circle, Savannah, GA, United StatesThe University of Georgia Skidaway Institute of Oceanography will present an “Open Lab Night” as part of its yearlong Evening @ Skidaway series of public programs to celebrate the Institute’s 50th anniversary. On Tuesday, July 10, visitors will have the opportunity to visit informally with scientists in their laboratories. The program will begin with a... Read more »
Evening @ Skidaway — Ocean Acidification
McGowan Library Auditorium 10 Ocean Science Circle, Savannah, GA, United StatesMost people know of carbon dioxide’s role as a greenhouse gas and its contribution to climate change. However, few are familiar with another carbon dioxide-related environmental issue – increased acidification of the ocean. Dr. Clifton Buck University of Georgia Skidaway Institute of Oceanography scientist Clifton Buck will present an Evening @ Skidaway program to describe... Read more »
Evening @ Skidaway — Sea Level Rise: Past, Present & Future
McGowan Library Auditorium 10 Ocean Science Circle, Savannah, GA, United StatesRising sea levels will have major impacts on the people living in coastal counties. Conservative estimates predict a sea level rise or two to four feet by the end of this century, which would drastically change the face of Georgia’s coast. University of Georgia Skidaway Institute of Oceanography scientist Clark Alexander will present an Evening... Read more »
Evening @ Skidaway — Encore Presentation
McGowan Library Auditorium 10 Ocean Science Circle, Savannah, GA, United StatesThe RSVP response to our first program on sea level rise scheduled for September 11 was so great, we had to turn people away due to space limitations. So we are scheduling an "encore presentation" on Tuesday, Sepember 25. Rising sea levels will have major impacts on the people living in coastal counties. Conservative estimates... Read more »
Evening @ Skidaway program examines microplastic pollution on Georgia’s coast
McGowan Library Auditorium 10 Ocean Science Circle, Savannah, GA, United StatesPlastic 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 »
Skidaway Marine Science Day October 13
Skidaway Institute of Oceanography 10 Ocean Science Circle, Savannah, GA, United StatesAn afternoon of activities, tours and talks will make Skidaway Marine Science Day a can’t-miss event for all ages on Saturday, Oct. 13, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the University of Georgia Skidaway Marine Science Campus, located on the north end of the island (10 Ocean Science Circle, Savannah, Ga. 31411). The campus-wide... Read more »