Skidaway Marine Science Day

Join us for Skidaway Marine Science Day, a can't-miss event for all ages, on the UGA Skidaway Marine Science campus, located on the north end of the island. The campus-wide open house will be presented by UGA Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant, UGA Skidaway Institute of Oceanography, and Gray's Reef National Marine Sanctuary.

As part of Skidaway Marine Science Day, the UGA Aquarium will be open to visitors with no admission fee. Aquarium educators will offer an afternoon full of activities, including a hands-on reptile exhibit, behind-the-scenes peeks of the aquarium, and lab demos on the dock behind the facility.

Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant's Shellfish Research Lab will provide hands-on activities and educational information about sustainable aquaculture and oyster restoration!

The UGA Skidaway Institute of Oceanography's 104-foot ocean-going Research Vessel Savannah will be open for tours and will exhibit science displays.

Gray's Reef National Marine Sanctuary's 52-foot Research Vessel Gannet will be available for tours. This vessel was built in 2023 and is used for research and monitoring, diving, education and public outreach, and testing emerging technologies.

Environmental organizations and coastal researchers will present a variety of exhibits and hands-on activities for people of all ages on the bluff adjacent to the aquarium. The Jay Wolf Nature Trail will be open for hiking and nature observation.

Don't miss an extra special part of this event! Demonstrators from the Gullah Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor will be on-site, showcasing Gullah Geechee traditions with interactive sessions. This feature is made possible thanks to in-kind sponsorship from the Gullah Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor through the Lowcountry Network.

All activities at Skidaway Marine Science Day are free. Don't miss out on this exciting event celebrating Georgia's unique coastal environment! Food will be available for purchase.