Evening @ Skidaway — Sea Level Rise: Past, Present & Future

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

Rising 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 »

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Evening @ Skidaway — Encore Presentation

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

The 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 »

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Evening @ Skidaway program examines microplastic pollution on Georgia’s coast

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

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 »

Skidaway Marine Science Day October 13

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

An 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 »

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50th Anniversary Reunion and Poster Presentation

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

Save 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.

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Evening @ Skidaway — Wonderful World of Plankton

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

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 »

Evening @ Skidaway – A High Low Tide: The Revival of a Southern Oyster

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

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 »

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Evening @ Skidaway — The Earth’s Medicine Cabinet

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

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 »

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Evening @ Skidaway — Sudden Spring

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

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 »

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Evening @ Skidaway program to examine Georgia’s dynamic shoreline

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

Georgia’s shorelines are in constant motion. Waves, tides, storms and human choices all play a role in this daily dance. Barrier islands erode and accrete, while tidal creeks meander throughout the marsh, reshaping our coastline in predictable patterns. University of Georgia Skidaway Institute of Oceanography researcher Clark Alexander will explore the ever-changing Georgia coast in... Read more »