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  • A flyer for Evening at Skidaway on March 18.

    (AT CAPACITY) Evening at Skidaway — March 18

    SkIO Library Auditorium 10 Ocean Science Circle, Savannah, GA, United States

    THIS EVENT IS AT CAPACITY Join us for a talk with Dr. Nick Foukal, a physical oceanographer and SkIO’s newest faculty member. In an interview format, Dr. Foukal will answer questions about the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) — the giant ocean current system that helps regulate climate. Will the AMOC, which includes the Gulf... Read more »

  • A modern building surrounded by trees features text announcing Open Lab Night, Tuesday, April 22, with the Skidaway Institute of Oceanography, University of Georgia logo displayed in the foreground.

    Open Lab Night — April 22

    Skidaway Institute of Oceanography 10 Ocean Science Circle, Savannah, GA, United States

    Join us for Skidaway Institute of Oceanography (SkIO) Open Lab Night on Tuesday, April 22. Explore four SkIO labs, where you can tour the facilities and view various lab instruments. Attendees will have the opportunity to speak directly with SkIO scientists and ask questions about their research and equipment. See brief descriptions of the participating... Read more »

  • A flyer for Evening at Skidaway with Jay Brandes. Microplastics, Macro Problems: How Tiny Plastics Impact Our Health."

    Evening at Skidaway — May 20

    SkIO Library Auditorium 10 Ocean Science Circle, Savannah, GA, United States

    Join us for a talk with Dr. Jay Brandes, a chemist and professor at the UGA Skidaway Institute of Oceanography. In an interview-style conversation, Dr. Brandes will share insights on microplastics, focusing especially on new research exploring their potential effects on human health.  RSVP HERE Speaker: Dr. Jay Brandes Topic: “Microplastics, Macro Problems: How Tiny Plastics Impact... Read more »

  • A promotional graphic for Evening at Skidaway features text about a talk by Dr. Herb Windom on the history of the Skidaway Institute, set against a scenic background of trees and a boat on the water.

    (At Capacity) Evening at Skidaway — June 24

    SkIO Library Auditorium 10 Ocean Science Circle, Savannah, GA, United States

    This event is now AT CAPACITY. We are no longer accepting RSVPs.  Join us for a special conversation with Dr. Herb Windom, SkIO’s very first faculty scientist, former director and current emeritus professor. In an interview-style conversation, Dr. Windom will reflect on the history of the Skidaway Institute of Oceanography, sharing stories and rarely-seen photos... Read more »

  • Open Lab Night event banner featuring a docked research vessel at Skidaway Institute of Oceanography, University of Georgia. Date: Tuesday, August 5. Tall grass appears in the foreground, inviting all to explore science up close.

    Open Lab Night — August 5

    Join us for Skidaway Institute of Oceanography (SkIO) Open Lab Night on Tuesday, August 5. Tour the R/V Savannah and explore four SkIO labs, where you can view various lab instruments and speak directly with SkIO scientists and ask questions about their research and equipment.  RSVP Here Tour the R/V Savannah:  Participate in a guided... Read more »

  • A woman shows two boys data on a laptop, while screens with colorful graphs and maps are displayed behind them. Another man and a person with a phone are seen in the background.

    Skidaway Marine Science Day

    UGA Marine Education Center and Aquarium 30 Ocean Science Circle, Savannah, Georgia

    Join us for Skidaway Marine Science Day, a can’t-miss event for all ages, on Saturday, Oct. 11, from 10 a. m. to 3 p.m. 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... Read more »

  • A promotional graphic for “Evening at Skidaway” featuring the event title, “Hidden Paths Beneath the Waves: How the Open Ocean Shapes Coastal Waters,” with Dr. Lukas Taenzer, and his photo, against an ocean background.

    Evening at Skidaway — Lukas Taenzer

    SkIO Library Auditorium 10 Ocean Science Circle, Savannah, GA, United States

    Although the open ocean may seem far away, it plays a powerful role in shaping our coastal ecosystems. This program will explore 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... Read more »

  • A evening at Skidaway e-flyer. Text reads "The Past, Present and Future of Coastal Georgia Marshes." There is a photo of a marsh in the background.

    Evening at Skidaway — The Past, Present and Future of Coastal Georgia Marshes

    SkIO Library Auditorium 10 Ocean Science Circle, Savannah, GA, United States

    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.  Join us for a live Q&A with Dr. Clark Alexander, director of the UGA Skidaway Institute of Oceanography, to learn why our marshes are so important, what Georgia... Read more »

  • Two people, wearing safety gear, work with scientific equipment on a ship’s deck at sea. The image promotes an event titled Evening at Skidaway about ocean ecosystems, presented by Dr. Adam Greer.

    Evening at Skidaway — The Ocean’s Invisible Engine: How Tiny Organisms Power our Ocean Ecosystems

    SkIO Library Auditorium 10 Ocean Science Circle, Savannah, GA, United States

    They’re invisible to the naked eye, but zooplankton play a pivotal role in shaping marine ecosystems and coastal economies. What determines where these tiny organisms live? How do scientists study them? And what do they actually look like? Join us for a live Q&A with Dr. Adam Greer, an associate professor in UGA’s Department of... Read more »

  • A blue and white research ship sails on the ocean under a partly cloudy sky. Text reads: Open Ship Night, Tuesday, April 21. The Skidaway Institute of Oceanography, University of Georgia logo is at the bottom right.

    Open Ship Night

    Skidaway Institute of Oceanography 10 Ocean Science Circle, Savannah, GA, United States

    *EVENT AT CAPACITY* Thank you for you interest in this event. The event is currently at capacity.  For more UGA Skidaway Institute events, please visit the events page on our website: https://www.skio.uga.edu/event/ -------- Join us on Tuesday, April 21, for Open Ship Night at the University of Georgia Skidaway Institute of Oceanography. Tour the 104-foot Research... Read more »