50 years of science at Skidaway Inst.

Skidaway Institute of Oceanography 10 Ocean Science Cir, Savannah, GA

Since 1968, when the Skidaway Institute of Oceanography was founded, the science of oceanography has grown by giant proportions. Now a part of the University of Georgia, Skidaway Institute has been in the middle of that growth, conducting marine research from the coast of Georgia to sites all over the world. The story of that […]

Sea Level Rise: Local Trends and the Future of Skidaway Island

Palmetto Club at the Landings 1 Cottonwood Dr, Savannah, GA

Sea Level Rise: Local Trends and the Future of Skidaway Island Presented by Dr. Clark Alexander, Director of UGA Skidaway Institute of Oceanography Plantation Ballroom Thursday, March 1 $15 per person 6pm arrival with member charge bar and chef’s selection of light hors d’oeuvres 7pm presentation followed by Q&A Dr. Alexander will explore the issue […]

Exploring the ocean with underwater robots – Evening at Skidaway

Skidaway Institute of Oceanography 10 Ocean Science Cir, Savannah, GA

Evening @ Skidaway program to focus on underwater robots in marine exploration Savannah, Ga. – While much oceanographic research is still conducted by scientists going to sea in ships, in recent years, new technologies have allowed oceanographers to explore the ocean by using underwater robots. University of Georgia Skidaway Institute of Oceanography researcher Catherine Edwards […]

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Skidaway Marine Science Day

Skidaway Institute of Oceanography 10 Ocean Science Cir, Savannah, GA

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 […]

Evening at Skidaway – Wonderful World of Plankton

Skidaway Institute of Oceanography 10 Ocean Science Cir, Savannah, GA

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 […]

Gray’s Reef National Marine Sanctuary Advisory Council Meeting

Skidaway Institute of Oceanography 10 Ocean Science Cir, Savannah, GA

The public is invited to attend the Gray's Reef Sanctuary Advisory Council (SAC) meeting at the Library Auditorium of the University of Georgia’s Skidaway Institute of Oceanography. This event is one of the two in-person meetings held each year and will discuss scientific information about the coastal area and research findings. We are very eager […]

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Hurricane Gliders – Using Ocean Robots to Improve Tropical Storm Forecasts

Skidaway Institute of Oceanography 10 Ocean Science Cir, Savannah, GA

UGA Skidaway Institute researcher Catherine Edwards will discuss her work with marine robots in an Evening @ Skidaway program entitled Hurricane Gliders – Using Ocean Robots to Improve Tropical Storm Forecasts on Tuesday, September 10, in the McGowan Library on the University of Georgia Skidaway Marine Science Campus (10 Ocean Science Circle, Savannah, GA 31411). The event will begin […]

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Evening @ Skidaway – View from the Porch

Skidaway Institute of Oceanography 10 Ocean Science Cir, Savannah, GA

UGA Skidaway Institute researcher William Savidge will explore Georgia’s ocean in an Evening @ Skidaway program titled “The View from the Porch – The Ocean in Savannah’s Front Yard” on Tuesday, Nov. 12, in the McGowan Library on the University of Georgia Skidaway Marine Science Campus (10 Ocean Science Circle, Savannah, GA 31411). Georgia’s beaches […]

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