Although the open ocean may seem far away, it plays a powerful role in shaping our coastal ecosystems. In an interview-style conversation during Evening at Skidaway, Dr. Lukas Taenzer, a post-doctoral researcher in SkIO faculty member Dr. Nick Foukal’s lab, explores the connections between offshore and coastal waters, addressing questions such as: What separates the open ocean from the coast? How do offshore waters reach our shorelines and estuaries? And how do changes in the open ocean affect fisheries and coastal ecosystems?

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About SkIO

The UGA Skidaway Institute of Oceanography (SkIO) is a multidisciplinary research and education institution located on Skidaway Island near Savannah, Georgia. The Institute was founded in 1967 with a mission to conduct research in all fields of oceanography. In 2013, SkIO was merged with the University of Georgia. The campus serves as a gateway to coastal and marine environments for programs throughout the University System. The Institute’s primary goals are to further the understanding of marine and environmental processes, conduct leading-edge research on coastal and marine systems, and train tomorrow’s scientists. For more information, visit www.skio.uga.edu.