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 »
50th Anniversary Reunion and Poster Presentation
Skidaway Institute of Oceanography 10 Ocean Science Circle, Savannah, GA, United StatesSave the Date -- 50th Anniversary Homecoming Event Former Skidaway Institute of Oceanography faculty, staff and students are invited to a 50th anniversary homecoming event, including a poster session, campus tour and social events, on October 26-27. Contact Mike Sullivan (mike.sullivan@skio.uga.edu) to get on the mailing list and receive further information.
Evening @ Skidaway — Wonderful World of Plankton
McGowan Library Auditorium 10 Ocean Science Circle, Savannah, GA, United StatesWhen 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 »
Evening @ Skidaway – A High Low Tide: The Revival of a Southern Oyster
McGowan Library Auditorium 10 Ocean Science Circle, Savannah, GA, United StatesThere 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 »
Evening @ Skidaway — The Earth’s Medicine Cabinet
McGowan Library Auditorium 10 Ocean Science Circle, Savannah, GA, United StatesScientists 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 »