Our marshes matter. They protect our communities, support our coastal economy, and embody Georgia’s natural beauty. But our marshes are under pressure from natural and human forces. In this live Q&A, Dr. Clark Alexander, director of the UGA Skidaway Institute of Oceanography, answers questions about why our marshes are so important, what Georgia marshes are most vulnerable, what possible futures look like, and what is being done to protect these critical 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.