Meteorological tower erected on campus
Georgia Power erected a meteorology tower on the UGA Marine Science Campus. The tower is the first construction of a two-year project that will also include three wind turbines. The… Read more »
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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 »
Skidaway microplastics study get's front-page coverage
A “just-starting” research project into the extent of microplastics pollution on the Georgia coast was featured on the front page of this morning’s Savannah Morning News. Hat’s off to Skidaway… Read more »
Skidaway Institute Arctic carbon research gets additional exposure
The Website Environmental Monitor published a good article on some of the work Skidaway Institute scientist Aron Stubbins has been conducting on carbon in black carbon in the Arctic. http://www.fondriest.com/news/arctic-ocean-biochar-could-increase-with-global-warming.htm
Jay Brandes interviewed on GPB
Skidaway Institute professor Jay Brandes was interviewed on Georgia Public Broadcasting regarding the recent move to ban microbeads and his upcoming project on microplastic pollution on the Georgia coast. http://www.gpb.org/news/2016/01/13/microbeads-banned-plastic-remains-threat-oceans
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 »
Black Gill cruise video on YouTube
It’s been a month and a half since we completed the fall Black Gill research cruise, but we’re finally getting around to posting a video on the day. Click on… Read more »
Georgia Sea Grant makes awards to Skidaway Institute researchers
There was a nice article on the front page of this morning’s, Savannah Morning News. It highlighted three UGA Skidaway Institute research project that have received funding approval from Georgia… 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 »
Skidaway Marine Science Day video on YouTube
Our annual campus-wide open house event, Skidaway Marine Science Day, was held on Saturday, October 24. Here is a a quick look at the fun and activities.