Black gill TV story
We had a cruise yesterday that had two purposes — to collect data and samples for the black gill research project, and also to provide a group of K-12 teachers… Read more »
Georgia
UGA Skidaway Institute team studies nutrient levels in Georgia’s coastal estuaries
How much of a nutrient load is too much for Georgia’s coastal rivers and estuaries? A research team from University of Georgia Skidaway Institute of Oceanography is helping Georgia’s Environmental… Read more »
Skidaway building rehabilitation and repurposing project approved
We had some good news this week. Governor Nathan Deal signed the FY17 Georgia state budget which includes a $3 million bond package for UGA Skidaway Institute of Oceanography to… Read more »
Video — UGA Skidaway Institute scientists complete sea level study on Georgia coast
Sea level is projected to rise at least one meter by 2100. Where will that water go and how will it change the Georgia coastal ecosystem? University of Georgia Skidaway… Read more »
UGA Skidaway Institute researchers study sand resources near the Georgia coast
If a hurricane hits the Georgia coast, a major priority for coastal communities will be finding sand to rebuild beaches destroyed by erosion. University of Georgia Skidaway Institute of Oceanography… Read more »
UGA researchers study microplastics on Georgia coast
Images such as the Great Pacific Garbage Patch have attracted much attention to the problem of large-size marine debris, but another serious issue has garnered less visibility—marine microplastics. University of… Read more »
Shrimp and black gill in Hakai Magazine
There is an interesting story in Hakai Magazine on Georgia shrimpers that includes Skidaway Institute’s work on black gill. Hakai Magazine
Scientists work to predict 22nd century look of the Georgia coast
University of Georgia Skidaway Institute of Oceanography scientist Clark Alexander is working on a project to predict how the Georgia coast—characterized by a complex system of barrier islands, salt marshes,… Read more »
Evening @ Skidaway examines black gill in shrimp
University of Georgia Skidaway Institute of Oceanography professor Marc Frischer will discuss his on-going research into black gill in shrimp in an Evening @ Skidaway program on March 12th. The… Read more »
UGA Skidaway Institute scientists map Wassaw Sound
A research team from the University of Georgia Skidaway Institute of Oceanography has completed the first high-resolution, bathymetric (bottom-depth) survey of Wassaw Sound in Chatham County. Led by Skidaway Institute… Read more »