BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Skidaway Institute of Oceanography - ECPv6.17.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Skidaway Institute of Oceanography X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.skio.uga.edu X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Skidaway Institute of Oceanography REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20200308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20201101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20210314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20211107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260623T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260623T200000 DTSTAMP:20260311T193301Z CREATED:20260311T193301Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T193301Z UID:16937-1782239400-1782244800@www.skio.uga.edu SUMMARY:Evening at Skidaway — From Space to the Sea: Using Advanced Technology to Understand the AMOC DESCRIPTION:The Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC)\, the giant current system often called “the Atlantic Ocean’s conveyor belt\,” plays a huge role in regulating Earth’s climate and transporting heat and nutrients throughout the ocean. In this live Evening at Skidaway Q&A\, Dr. Nicholas Foukal explains how satellites and other advanced tools are helping scientists better understand and track changes to the vital current system. \nRSVP HERE \n\nSpeaker: Dr. Nick Foukal\, SkIO assistant professor\nTopic:From Space to the Sea: Using Advanced Technology to Understand the AMOC\nLocation: SkIO Library Auditorium\, 10 Ocean Science Circle\, Savannah\, GA 31411\nDate: Tuesday\, June 23\, 2026\nTime: Welcome reception starts at 6:30 p.m. Talk starts at 7:00 p.m.\nCost: Free\n\nQuestions?\nContact Jackson Schroeder\, PR & communications coordinator. \n\nEmail: Jackson.Schroeder@uga.edu\nPhone: (912) 598-2325 URL:https://www.skio.uga.edu/event/evening-at-skidaway-from-space-to-the-sea-using-advanced-technology-to-understand-the-amoc/ LOCATION:SkIO Library Auditorium\, 10 Ocean Science Circle\, Savannah\, GA\, 31411\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.skio.uga.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/EVENING-AT-SKIDAWAY-Banner_NickFOukal.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260526T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260526T200000 DTSTAMP:20260311T191838Z CREATED:20260311T191838Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T191838Z UID:16934-1779820200-1779825600@www.skio.uga.edu SUMMARY:Evening at Skidaway — Tiny Plants\, Big Impact: Phytoplankton and the Ocean’s Microbial Food Web DESCRIPTION:Phytoplankton are enormously important for life on Earth. They serve as the base of ocean food webs and supply much of the world’s oxygen. Learn more about these microscopic plants and the organisms that eat and infect them during a live Evening at Skidaway Q&A with Dr. Sean Anderson\, a postdoctoral researcher in the Cohen Lab at the UGA Skidaway Institute of Oceanography. \nRSVP HERE \n\nSpeaker: Dr. Sean Anderson\nTopic: “Tiny Plants\, Big Impact: Phytoplankton and the Ocean’s Microbial Food Web”\nLocation: SkIO Library Auditorium\, 10 Ocean Science Circle\, Savannah\, GA 31411\nDate: Tuesday\, May 26\, 2026\nTime: Welcome reception starts at 6:30 p.m. Talk starts at 7:00 p.m.\nCost: Free\n\nQuestions?\nContact Jackson Schroeder\, PR & communications coordinator. \n\nEmail: Jackson.Schroeder@uga.edu\nPhone: (912) 598-2325 URL:https://www.skio.uga.edu/event/evening-at-skidaway-tiny-plants-big-impact-phytoplankton-and-the-oceans-microbial-food-web/ LOCATION:SkIO Library Auditorium\, 10 Ocean Science Circle\, Savannah\, GA\, 31411\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.skio.uga.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/EVENING-AT-SKIDAWAY-Banner_Sean-Andersonpng.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T190000 DTSTAMP:20260413T140249Z CREATED:20260331T194348Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T140249Z UID:17048-1776792600-1776798000@www.skio.uga.edu SUMMARY:Open Ship Night DESCRIPTION:*EVENT AT CAPACITY* \nThank you for you interest in this event. The event is currently at capacity.  \nFor more UGA Skidaway Institute events\, please visit the events page on our website: https://www.skio.uga.edu/event/ \n——– \nJoin us on Tuesday\, April 21\, for Open Ship Night at the University of Georgia Skidaway Institute of Oceanography. Tour the 104-foot Research Vessel Savannah and explore its dry and wet labs\, high-tech work decks\, bridge\, sleeping quarters\, and more. \nThe R/V Jack Blanton will also be at the dock\, where visitors can also view scientific instruments on display.  \nTwo tours will be available. The first starts at 5:30 p.m.\, and the second starts at 6:15 p.m. Space is limited. Please RSVP for only one time slot. \n\nRSVP Time Slot 1\, 5:30-6:15 p.m.\nRSVP Time Slot 2\, 6:15-7:00 p.m.\n\nQuestions?\nContact Jackson Schroeder\, PR & communications coordinator. \n\nEmail: Jackson.Schroeder@uga.edu\nPhone: (912) 598-2325 URL:https://www.skio.uga.edu/event/open-ship-night/ LOCATION:Skidaway Institute of Oceanography\, 10 Ocean Science Circle\, Savannah\, GA\, 31411\, United States CATEGORIES:Public Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.skio.uga.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Open-Ship-Night.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260324T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260324T200000 DTSTAMP:20260302T162455Z CREATED:20260302T162455Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T162455Z UID:16866-1774377000-1774382400@www.skio.uga.edu SUMMARY:Evening at Skidaway — The Ocean's Invisible Engine: How Tiny Organisms Power our Ocean Ecosystems DESCRIPTION: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 Marine Sciences and a faculty member at the Skidaway Institute of Oceanography\, as he takes us into the world of the ocean’s smallest animals. \nRSVP HERE \n\nSpeaker: Dr. Adam Greer\, SkIO associate professor\nTopic: “The Ocean’s Invisible Engine: How Tiny Organisms Power our Ocean Ecosystems”\nLocation: SkIO Library Auditorium\, 10 Ocean Science Circle\, Savannah\, GA 31411\nDate: Tuesday\, March 24\, 2026\nTime: Welcome reception starts at 6:30 p.m. Talk starts at 7:00 p.m.\nCost: Free\n\nQuestions?\nContact Jackson Schroeder\, PR & communications coordinator. \n\nEmail: Jackson.Schroeder@uga.edu\nPhone: (912) 598-2325 URL:https://www.skio.uga.edu/event/evening-at-skidaway-the-oceans-invisible-engine-how-tiny-organisms-power-our-ocean-ecosystems/ LOCATION:SkIO Library Auditorium\, 10 Ocean Science Circle\, Savannah\, GA\, 31411\, United States CATEGORIES:Evening@Skidaway ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.skio.uga.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/EVENING-AT-SKIDAWAY-Banners-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260217T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260217T200000 DTSTAMP:20260202T175916Z CREATED:20260202T175803Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T175916Z UID:16742-1771353000-1771358400@www.skio.uga.edu SUMMARY:Evening at Skidaway — The Past\, Present and Future of Coastal Georgia Marshes DESCRIPTION: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 marshes are most vulnerable\, what possible futures look like\, and what is being done to protect these critical ecosystems. \nRSVP HERE \n\nSpeaker: Dr. Clark Alexander\, SkIO Director\nTopic: “The Past\, Present and Future of Coastal Georgia Marshes”\nLocation: SkIO Library Auditorium\, 10 Ocean Science Circle\, Savannah\, GA 31411\nDate: Tuesday\, February 17\, 2026\nTime: Welcome reception starts at 6:30 p.m. Talk starts at 7:00 p.m.\nCost: Free\n\nQuestions?\nContact Jackson Schroeder\, PR & communications coordinator. \n\nEmail: Jackson.Schroeder@uga.edu\nPhone: (912) 598-2325 URL:https://www.skio.uga.edu/event/evening-at-skidaway-the-past-present-and-future-of-coastal-georgia-marshes/ LOCATION:SkIO Library Auditorium\, 10 Ocean Science Circle\, Savannah\, GA\, 31411\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.skio.uga.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/EVENING-AT-SKIDAWAY_clark.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251014T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251014T200000 DTSTAMP:20250922T162025Z CREATED:20250922T162025Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250922T162025Z UID:16103-1760466600-1760472000@www.skio.uga.edu SUMMARY:Evening at Skidaway — Lukas Taenzer DESCRIPTION: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 the open ocean affect fisheries and coastal ecosystems? Join us to discover the hidden paths beneath the waves and how the open ocean shapes our coastal waters. \nRSVP HERE \n\nSpeaker: Dr. Lukas Taenzer\, SkIO post-doctoral researcher (Foukal Lab)\nTopic: “Hidden Paths Beneath the Waves: How the Open Ocean Shapes Coastal Waters”\nLocation: SkIO Library Auditorium\, 10 Ocean Science Circle\, Savannah\, GA 31411\nDate: Tuesday\, October 14\, 2025\nTime: Welcome reception starts at 6:30 p.m. Talk starts at 7:00 p.m.\nCost: Free\n\nQuestions?\nContact Jackson Schroeder\, PR & communications coordinator. \n\nEmail: Jackson.Schroeder@uga.edu\nPhone: (912) 598-2325 URL:https://www.skio.uga.edu/event/evening-at-skidaway-lukas-taenzer/ LOCATION:SkIO Library Auditorium\, 10 Ocean Science Circle\, Savannah\, GA\, 31411\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.skio.uga.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/EVENING-AT-SKIDAWAY-LUAKS.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T150000 DTSTAMP:20250626T165733Z CREATED:20250626T165733Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T165733Z UID:15674-1760176800-1760194800@www.skio.uga.edu SUMMARY:Skidaway Marine Science Day DESCRIPTION: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 Skidaway Institute of Oceanography and Gray’s Reef National Marine Sanctuary. URL:https://www.skio.uga.edu/event/skidaway-marine-science-day-3/ LOCATION:UGA Marine Education Center and Aquarium\, 30 Ocean Science Circle\, Savannah\, Georgia\, 31411 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.skio.uga.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/SMSD_202420241012_0245-copy.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250805T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250805T193000 DTSTAMP:20250722T152709Z CREATED:20250718T144110Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250722T152709Z UID:15779-1754416800-1754422200@www.skio.uga.edu SUMMARY:Open Lab Night — August 5 DESCRIPTION: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.  \nRSVP Here \nTour the R/V Savannah:  \n\nParticipate in a guided tour of SkIO’s Research Vessel Savannah. The 104-ft ship is equipped with an 850-square-foot fantail work area\, two laboratories\, a full kitchen\, sleeping quarters for more than 20 people\, advanced oceanographic equipment\, and much more. \n\nParticipating Labs: \n\nAlexander Lab: Led by SkIO Director Dr. Clark Alexander\, the Alexander Lab specializes in geological oceanography\, studying a wide range of topics. One current area of focus is Georgia’s dynamic coastline\, where the lab examines sediment distribution patterns and how shorelines change in response to storms and rising sea levels. Using advanced Geographic Information System (GIS) tools and remote-sensing equipment\, the team monitors and tracks these changes along Georgia’s coast\, among other research projects.\n\nFoukal Lab: Led by SkIO’s newest faculty member\, Assistant Professor Dr. Nicholas Foukal\, the Foukal Lab studies where\, when and how the ocean stores and transports its heat. This has led Foukal to study the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC)\, the Gulf Stream\, the dynamics of the subpolar gyre\, how fresh water from Greenland and the Arctic impacts the North Atlantic circulation\, and more. \nFrischer Lab: Led by SkIO Professor Dr. Marc Frischer\, the Frischer Lab focuses on the role of microbial diversity in marine environments\, the development and application of the tools of molecular biology in plankton ecology\, and the discovery and ecology of parasites and pathogens in marine organisms. Dr. Frischer’s work has been key in understanding Black Gill disease in shrimp\, including those along the Georgia coast. \nRivero-Calle Lab: Led by SkIO Assistant Professor Dr. Sara Rivero-Calle\, the Rivero-Calle Lab specializes in optical oceanography. The Rivero-Calle lab uses optics to develop satellite tools that can help us monitor ocean health and water quality\, such as harmful algal blooms\, marine debris\, suspended sediments\, and ocean productivity in general. The Rivero-Calle Lab is currently working on the SeaHawk Ocean Color CubeSat satellite mission\, and they are using state-of-the-art optical instrumentation on the RV Savannah to understand water quality and productivity in coastal Georgia.\n\nThe event is free to attend.  \n\nLocation: SkIO Roebling Administrative Building\, 10 Ocean Science Circle\, Savannah\, GA 31411\nDate: August 5\, 2025\nTime: 6:00 p.m.\n\nQuestions?\nContact Jackson Schroeder\, PR & communications coordinator. \n\nEmail: Jackson.Schroeder@uga.edu\nPhone: (912) 598-2325 URL:https://www.skio.uga.edu/event/open-lab-night-august-5/ LOCATION:Georgia ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.skio.uga.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Open-Lab-Night_August5.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250624T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250624T200000 DTSTAMP:20250624T124621Z CREATED:20250602T190620Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250624T124621Z UID:15600-1750789800-1750795200@www.skio.uga.edu SUMMARY:(At Capacity) Evening at Skidaway — June 24 DESCRIPTION:This event is now AT CAPACITY. We are no longer accepting RSVPs.  \nJoin 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 from its early days\, when the site was transforming from a Black Angus cattle farm into a world-class center for oceanographic research. \nRSVP Here \n\nSpeaker: Dr. Herb Windom\nTopic: “Science on Skidaway: The History and Early Days of the Skidaway Institute”\nLocation: SkIO Library Auditorium\, 10 Ocean Science Circle\, Savannah\, GA 31411\nDate: Tuesday\, June 24\, 2025\nTime: Welcome reception starts at 6:30 p.m. Talk starts at 7:00 p.m.\n\nQuestions?\nContact Jackson Schroeder\, PR & communications coordinator. \n\nEmail: Jackson.Schroeder@uga.edu\nPhone: (912) 598-2325 URL:https://www.skio.uga.edu/event/evening-at-skidaway-june-24/ LOCATION:SkIO Library Auditorium\, 10 Ocean Science Circle\, Savannah\, GA\, 31411\, United States CATEGORIES:Evening@Skidaway ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.skio.uga.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/HerbWindom_Eve@SkIO.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250520T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250520T200000 DTSTAMP:20250505T151325Z CREATED:20250505T151325Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250505T151325Z UID:15484-1747765800-1747771200@www.skio.uga.edu SUMMARY:Evening at Skidaway — May 20 DESCRIPTION: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.  \nRSVP HERE \n\nSpeaker: Dr. Jay Brandes\nTopic: “Microplastics\, Macro Problems: How Tiny Plastics Impact Our Health”\nLocation: SkIO Library Auditorium\, 10 Ocean Science Circle\, Savannah\, GA 31411\nDate: Tuesday\, May 20\, 2025\nTime: Welcome reception starts at 6:30 p.m. Talk starts at 7:00 p.m.\n\nQuestions?\nContact Jackson Schroeder\, PR & communications coordinator. \n\nEmail: Jackson.Schroeder@uga.edu\nPhone: (912) 598-2325 URL:https://www.skio.uga.edu/event/evening-at-skidaway-may-20/ LOCATION:SkIO Library Auditorium\, 10 Ocean Science Circle\, Savannah\, GA\, 31411\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.skio.uga.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/EVENING-AT-SKIDAWAY-Jay-Brandes.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250422T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250422T193000 DTSTAMP:20250403T145424Z CREATED:20250403T142704Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250403T145424Z UID:15345-1745344800-1745350200@www.skio.uga.edu SUMMARY:Open Lab Night — April 22 DESCRIPTION: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 labs below. \nRSVP Here. \n\nAlexander Lab: Led by SkIO Director Dr. Clark Alexander\, the Alexander Lab specializes in geological oceanography\, studying a wide range of topics. One current area of focus is Georgia’s dynamic coastline\, where the lab examines sediment distribution patterns and how shorelines change in response to storms and rising sea levels. Using advanced Geographic Information System (GIS) tools and remote-sensing equipment\, the team monitors and tracks these changes along Georgia’s coast\, among other research projects.\nEdwards Lab: Led by SkIO Associate Professor Catherine Edwards\, the Edwards Lab specializes in physical oceanography. One area of focus is the use of autonomous underwater vehicles (underwater robots) to monitor hurricanes and the presence of Right Whales off the Georgia Coast.\nGreer Lab: Led by SkIO Assistant Professor Adam Greer\, the Greer Lab specializes in biological oceanography. One area of focus is understanding how the physical structure in the ocean environment influences the ecology of marine organisms and their interactions\, with particular emphasis on zooplankton and the early life stages of fishes. The lab uses a new generation of modular shadowgraph imaging devices to conduct its work. \nRivero-Calle Lab: Led by SkIO Assistant Professor Sara Rivero-Calle\, the Rivero-Calle Lab specializes in optical oceanography. The Rivero-Calle lab uses optics to develop satellite tools that can help us monitor ocean health and water quality\, such as harmful algal blooms\, marine debris\, suspended sediments\, and ocean productivity in general. The Rivero-Calle lab is currently working on the SeaHawk Ocean Color CubeSat satellite mission\, and they are using state-of-the-art optical instrumentation on the RV Savannah to understand water quality and productivity in coastal Georgia.\n\nThe event is free to attend.  \n\nLocation: SkIO Roebling Administrative Building\, 10 Ocean Science Circle\, Savannah\, GA 31411\nDate: April 22\, 2025\nTime: 6:00 p.m.\n\nQuestions?\nContact Jackson Schroeder\, PR & communications coordinator. \n\nEmail: Jackson.Schroeder@uga.edu\nPhone: (912) 598-2325 URL:https://www.skio.uga.edu/event/open-lab-night-april-22/ LOCATION:Skidaway Institute of Oceanography\, 10 Ocean Science Circle\, Savannah\, GA\, 31411\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.skio.uga.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Open-Lab-Night_FBEMAIL.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250318T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250318T200000 DTSTAMP:20250313T125732Z CREATED:20250303T175158Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250313T125732Z UID:15063-1742322600-1742328000@www.skio.uga.edu SUMMARY:(AT CAPACITY) Evening at Skidaway — March 18 DESCRIPTION:THIS EVENT IS AT CAPACITY \nJoin 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 Stream\, slow or stop? What happens if it does? Learn the science behind it and why this topic matters to you — especially in Savannah!  \n\nSpeaker: Dr. Nick Foukal\nTopic: “The Ocean’s Hidden Engine\, the AMOC: Will It Collapse\, and What Happens if It Does?”\nLocation: SkIO Library Auditorium\, 10 Ocean Science Circle\, Savannah\, GA 31411\nDate: Tuesday\, March 18\, 2025\nTime: Welcome reception starts at 6:30 p.m. Talk starts at 7:00 p.m.\n\nQuestions?\nContact Jackson Schroeder\, PR & communications coordinator. \n\nEmail: Jackson.Schroeder@uga.edu\nPhone: (912) 598-2325\n\nNO LONGER ACCEPTING RSVPs URL:https://www.skio.uga.edu/event/evening-at-skidaway/ LOCATION:SkIO Library Auditorium\, 10 Ocean Science Circle\, Savannah\, GA\, 31411\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.skio.uga.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/EVENING-AT-SKIDAWAY-Nick-Foukal.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250218T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250218T200000 DTSTAMP:20250217T153130Z CREATED:20250103T154644Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250217T153130Z UID:14823-1739903400-1739908800@www.skio.uga.edu SUMMARY:Evening at Skidaway DESCRIPTION:The Skidaway Institute of Oceanography (SkIO) is excited to announce the return of our Evening at Skidaway event. The first event will feature SkIO Director Dr. Clark Alexander and focus on the changing shorelines of Tybee Island and other local barrier islands. In an interview format\, Dr. Alexander will answer questions about recent changes to local beaches\, what we can expect\, and the efforts being made to conserve shorelines. The event is free to attend and will be kicked off with a welcome reception including snacks and drinks.  \n\nSpeaker: Dr. Clark Alexander\, director of SkIO\nTopic: “Shifting Shores: The Changing Landscapes of Savannah’s Barrier Islands”\nLocation: SkIO Library Auditorium\, 10 Ocean Science Circle\, Savannah\, GA 31411\nDate: February 18\, 2025\nTime: Welcome reception starts at 6:30 p.m. Talk starts at 7:00 p.m.\n\nQuestions?\nContact Jackson Schroeder\, PR & communications coordinator. \n\nEmail: Jackson.Schroeder@uga.edu\nPhone: (912) 598-2325\n\nNO LONGER ACCEPTING RSVPs. THE EVENT IS AT CAPACITY.  URL:https://www.skio.uga.edu/event/evening-at-skidaway-feb-18/ LOCATION:SkIO Library Auditorium\, 10 Ocean Science Circle\, Savannah\, GA\, 31411\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.skio.uga.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Evening-at-Skidaway-banners.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241012T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241012T150000 DTSTAMP:20240730T182514Z CREATED:20240730T182247Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240730T182514Z UID:14049-1728727200-1728745200@www.skio.uga.edu SUMMARY:Skidaway Marine Science Day DESCRIPTION:Join us for Skidaway Marine Science Day\, a can’t-miss event for all ages\, on Saturday\, Oct. 12\, 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 Skidaway Institute of Oceanography and Gray’s Reef National Marine Sanctuary.  \nAs 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 studies on the dock behind the facility.   \nVisitors will also be able to explore the aquarium’s newest exhibit\, an immersive\, 3D display focused on living shorelines\, which are created using natural materials like oysters and plants to help stabilize shorelines. Learn about the environmental benefits of living shorelines and the variety of animals they attract.   \nMarine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant’s Shellfish Research Lab will provide hands-on activities and educational information about sustainable aquaculture and oyster restoration!     \nEnvironmental organizations and coastal resources 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.  \nAll 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.   \nQuestions? Contact Cindy Lingebach at calingeb@uga.edu URL:https://www.skio.uga.edu/event/skidaway-marine-science-day-2/ LOCATION:UGA Marine Education Center and Aquarium\, 30 Ocean Science Circle\, Savannah\, Georgia\, 31411 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231130T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231212T200000 DTSTAMP:20231130T202719Z CREATED:20231130T202719Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231130T202719Z UID:13448-1701369000-1702411200@www.skio.uga.edu SUMMARY:Evening @ Skidaway Dec. 12 DESCRIPTION:The problem of plastic pollution in our environment has caught the public’s attention in recent years. Rapidly increasing production of plastics for bottles\, containers\, clothing and other materials has led to a rapid input of plastic waste into our air\, land\, rivers and oceans. \nUGA Skidaway Institute researcher Jay Brandes will discuss the magnitude of the problem and the search for solution in an Evening @ Skidaway program titled\, “22\,000 Pieces of Plastic in the Ocean for Every Person on Earth: How Did We Get Here?” on Tuesday\, December 12\, at UGA Skidaway Institute. \n“The problem is compounded by the production of microplastics\, tiny pieces of plastic small enough to be inhaled or ingested without notice by humans and other organisms\,” Brandes said. “Scientists are only now bringing to understand the magnitude of this pollution problem in our lives.” \nThe program will be presented to an in-person audience as well as online. The in-person event will be held in the Ocean Sciences Instructional Center on the UGA Skidaway Marine Science Campus (10 Ocean Science Circle\, Savannah\, Georgia\, 31411). The evening will begin with a reception at 6:30 p.m.\, followed by the talk at 7 p.m. \nTo view the program online\, visit the UGA Skidaway Institute YouTube channel. \nThe program is open to the public and free of charge. \n  \n  URL:https://www.skio.uga.edu/event/evening-skidaway-dec-12/ LOCATION:Skidaway Institute of Oceanography\, 10 Ocean Science Circle\, Savannah\, GA\, 31411\, United States CATEGORIES:Evening@Skidaway,Public Event ORGANIZER;CN="UGA Skidaway Institute of Oceanography":MAILTO:mike.sullivan@skio.uga.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230912T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230912T200000 DTSTAMP:20230830T185234Z CREATED:20230830T183759Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230830T185234Z UID:13310-1694543400-1694548800@www.skio.uga.edu SUMMARY:Evening @ Skidaway\, Sept. 12 DESCRIPTION:New Sept. 12 Evening @ Skidaway speaker and topic \nSpanish moss and resurrection ferns are common sights in the trees throughout southeast Georgia\, but few people understand the important role they play in the water cycle. UGA Skidaway Institute of Oceanography scientist Althea Moore will explore the fascinating world of these plants in an Evening @ Skidaway program\, titled “Water Cycle of the Oak Canopy: The Water-Trapping Plants Spanish Moss and Resurrection Fern\,” on Tuesday\, Sept. 12\, at 7 p.m. at the Skidaway Institute. (Note: This event had a different speaker and title when originally announced.) \nAlthea Moore \n“These plants\, or ‘epiphytes\,’ capture rainwater in the canopy\,” Moore said. “This increases evaporation\, cooling the canopy and ultimately contributing to cloud formation and regional climate processes. Because they lack access to soil moisture\, epiphytes are specifically adapted to capture and store rainwater in tree canopies and are potentially vulnerable to increasing drought predicted with climate change.” \nThe program will be presented to an in-person audience as well as online. The in-person program will be presented in the McGowan Library on the UGA Skidaway Marine Science Campus (10 Ocean Science Circle\, Savannah\, Georgia\, 31411). The evening will begin with a reception at 6:30 p.m.\, followed by the talk at 7 p.m. \nTo view the program online\, visit the UGA Skidaway Institute YouTube channel.  \nThe program is open to the public and free of charge. \n  URL:https://www.skio.uga.edu/event/evening-skidaway-sept-12/ LOCATION:McGowan Library Auditorium\, 10 Ocean Science Circle\, Savannah\, GA\, 31411\, United States CATEGORIES:Evening@Skidaway ORGANIZER;CN="UGA Skidaway Institute of Oceanography":MAILTO:mike.sullivan@skio.uga.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230822T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230822T200000 DTSTAMP:20230808T193335Z CREATED:20230808T193335Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230808T193335Z UID:13228-1692729000-1692734400@www.skio.uga.edu SUMMARY:"Bonus" Evening @ Skidaway Aug. 22 DESCRIPTION:Art and science come together for a “bonus” Evening @ Skidaway program \nAthens-based artist Barbara Mann has been working with metal and jewelry for more than 45 years. Her fascination with marine processes like the carbon cycle\, and the role of marine life within these processes\, is serving as the inspiration for her latest collection funded by UGA Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant’s Artists\, Writers and Scholars program. Mann will discuss and display her work in a special Evening @ Skidaway program\, titled “A Metal Artist’s View of the Marine Carbon Cycle\,” on Tuesday\, Aug. 22\, at 7 p.m. at the UGA Skidaway Institute of Oceanography. \nAs part of her project\, Mann created several pieces representing the plankton community\, the marine carbon cycle\, and oyster growth and development\, including four wall pieces\, two necklaces and two vases made of copper\, brass\, silver\, iron and other materials. \nDuring this special Evening @ Skidaway\, attendees will be able learn about Mann’s inspiration for her latest collection\, which includes plankton research by Skidaway Institute faculty as well as oyster research at the UGA Shellfish Research Lab. She will share her artistic process before taking guests over to the UGA Aquarium for a sneak peak of her temporary art exhibition at the facility. \nThe program will be presented to an in-person audience as well as online. The in-person program will be presented in the McGowan Library on the UGA Skidaway Marine Science Campus (10 Ocean Science Circle\, Savannah\, Georgia\, 31411). The evening will begin with a reception at 6:30 p.m.\, followed by the talk at 7 p.m. \nTo view the program online\, visit the UGA Skidaway Institute YouTube channel. (Linked) \nThe program is open to the public and free of charge. URL:https://www.skio.uga.edu/event/bonus-evening-skidaway-aug-22/ LOCATION:McGowan Library Auditorium\, 10 Ocean Science Circle\, Savannah\, GA\, 31411\, United States CATEGORIES:Evening@Skidaway,Public Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230808T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230808T200000 DTSTAMP:20230727T194648Z CREATED:20230727T194241Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230727T194648Z UID:13207-1691519400-1691524800@www.skio.uga.edu SUMMARY:Evening @ Skidaway Aug. 8 DESCRIPTION:Harmful algal blooms focus of Evening @ Skidaway \nSavannah\, Ga. – Harmful algal blooms (HABs) can negatively affect ecosystems along the southeastern U.S. coast\, yet monitoring efforts in Georgia lag behind those in adjacent states\, meaning scientists are likely underestimating their frequency. UGA Skidaway Institute of Oceanography scientist Natalie Cohen will discuss this issue in an Evening @ Skidaway talk titled “Monitoring for Harmful Algal Blooms on Skidaway Island” on Tuesday\, August 8\, at Skidaway Institute. \n“In this talk I will discuss the ecology of HABs\, introduce a new monitoring effort being carried out in the Skidaway River Estuary to track them and share preliminary data showing their seasonal distribution in coastal Georgia\,” Cohen said. \nThe program will be presented to an in-person audience as well as online. The in-person program will be presented in the McGowan Library on the UGA Skidaway Marine Science Campus (10 Ocean Science Circle\, Savannah\, GA 31411). The evening will begin with a reception at 6:30 p.m.\, followed by the talk at 7 p.m. \nTo view the program online\, visit the UGA Skidaway Institute YouTube channel.  \nThe program is open to the public and free of charge. URL:https://www.skio.uga.edu/event/evening-skidaway-aug-8/ LOCATION:McGowan Library Auditorium\, 10 Ocean Science Circle\, Savannah\, GA\, 31411\, United States CATEGORIES:Evening@Skidaway ORGANIZER;CN="UGA Skidaway Institute of Oceanography":MAILTO:mike.sullivan@skio.uga.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230711T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230711T200000 DTSTAMP:20230703T195220Z CREATED:20230703T195220Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230703T195220Z UID:13162-1689100200-1689105600@www.skio.uga.edu SUMMARY:Open Lab Night\, Tues.\, July 11 DESCRIPTION:The University of Georgia UGA Skidaway Institute of Oceanography will present an “Open Lab Night” as part of its Evening @ Skidaway series on Tuesday\, July 11. Visitors will have the opportunity to visit informally with scientists in their laboratories. The program will begin with a reception at 6:30 p.m.\, followed by lab visits until 8 p.m. at 10 Ocean Science Circle\, Savannah\, Georgia\, 31411. \nScientists participating in the program will include marine biologist Adam Greer\, who will display his cutting-edge imaging system that provides a dramatic new insight into marine life. Also\, marine biologist Natalie Cohen will discuss her research into the microscopic plants that form the base of the marine food web and produce about half the oxygen in our atmosphere. And chemical oceanographer Clifton Buck will describe his work with extremely rare elements in the ocean that have a massive impact on the planet\, including a role in climate change. \nThe program is open to the public\, and admission is free. For additional information\, call (912) 598-2325 or email mike.sullivan@skio.uga.edu. URL:https://www.skio.uga.edu/event/open-lab-night-tues-july-11/ LOCATION:Skidaway Institute of Oceanography\, 10 Ocean Science Circle\, Savannah\, GA\, 31411\, United States CATEGORIES:Evening@Skidaway,Public Event ORGANIZER;CN="UGA Skidaway Institute of Oceanography":MAILTO:mike.sullivan@skio.uga.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230613T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230613T200000 DTSTAMP:20230530T163251Z CREATED:20230530T163251Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230530T163251Z UID:13059-1686682800-1686686400@www.skio.uga.edu SUMMARY:Evening @ Skidaway\, June 13 DESCRIPTION:Since 2010\, scientists from 35 countries have been working together as part of the GEOTRACES program to map ocean chemistry in unprecedented detail. The program has taken them from the Arctic to the Antarctic and around the world. UGA Skidaway Institute of Oceanography scientist Daniel Ohnemus will discuss GEOTRACES and his part in it in an Evening @ Skidaway talk titled “GEOTRACES: How the Mapping Ocean Chemistry Helps Us Learn about Our Changing Planet” on Tuesday\, June 13\, at Skidaway Institute. \n“Information about the past\, present\, and even the future of planet Earth is hidden in the ocean’s chemical tracers\,” Ohnemus said. “These chemicals include nutrients that control plant growth\, toxins and pollutants from human activities\, and rare indicator elements and radioactive isotopes from both natural- and human-sources. I’ll present some of the amazing and diverse insights that GEOTRACES and its ongoing work has given into our planet and its oceans.” \nThe program will be presented to an in-person audience as well as on-line. The in-person program will be presented in the McGowan Library on the UGA Skidaway Marine Science Campus. (10 Ocean Science Circle\, Savannah\, GA 31411) The evening will begin with a reception at 6:30 p.m.\, followed by the talk at 7 p.m. \nTo view the program on-line\, visit the UGA Skidaway Institute YouTube channel.  \nThe program is open to the public and free of charge. URL:https://www.skio.uga.edu/event/evening-skidaway-june-13/ LOCATION:McGowan Library Auditorium\, 10 Ocean Science Circle\, Savannah\, GA\, 31411\, United States CATEGORIES:Evening@Skidaway,Public Event ORGANIZER;CN="UGA Skidaway Institute of Oceanography":MAILTO:mike.sullivan@skio.uga.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230522T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230524T190000 DTSTAMP:20221108T164816Z CREATED:20220817T182452Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221108T164816Z UID:12194-1684742400-1684954800@www.skio.uga.edu SUMMARY:International Workshop on Western Boundary Current – Subtropical Continental Shelf Interactions DESCRIPTION:Savannah\, Ga. \nIn the major ocean basins\, energetic western boundary currents (WBC) adjacent to subtropical continental shelves (STCS) interact strongly with bathymetry\, resulting in first order consequences to shelf biochemistry and ecosystem response. Comparative analysis of the physical forcing and biochemical/ecological ramifications between the different ocean/shelf settings has the potential to reveal common and contrasting underlying properties and their sensitivity to climatic perturbations in ways that fragmented attention to individual system idiosyncrasies cannot. We believe the time is right to consider these systems as parallel global marine ecosystems and to develop a coherent international strategy to assess their function and contributions to global carbon cycles. \nThe overall goal of this workshop is to convene a globally diverse group of researchers to discuss the state of knowledge of WBC-STCS ecosystems and to identify strategies for coordinating observational and research objectives to advance understanding of these dynamic regions. In-person participation is limited to <100. Some travel support for early career scientists and students will be available \nThe precise themes to be explored within the workshop will depend upon the final mix of participants\, but there are numerous overarching research themes that connect the various regions. \n•Identifying common STCS ecosystem characteristics\, drivers and responses\,\n•Developing research approaches that can be applied successfully across systems\,\n•Quantifying production\, cross-shelf transport\, and export in STCS ecosystems\,\n•Responding to observational and modeling challenges posed by WBCs\,\n•Predicting ecosystem responses to changes in climate and boundary current transport. \nClick to see a preliminary draft agenda\nClick to complete a preregistration form\nClick to see presentations from the 2020 Virtual Pre-Workshop and Poster Sessions \nQuestions/comments may be directed to William.Savidge@skio.uga.edu URL:https://www.skio.uga.edu/event/international-workshop-on-western-boundary-current-subtropical-continental-shelf-interactions/ LOCATION:Savannah\, Ga.\, Savannah\, GA\, 31401\, United States CATEGORIES:Public Event ORGANIZER;CN="UGA Skidaway Institute of Oceanography":MAILTO:mike.sullivan@skio.uga.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230411T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230411T200000 DTSTAMP:20230403T152338Z CREATED:20230403T152144Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230403T152338Z UID:12947-1681239600-1681243200@www.skio.uga.edu SUMMARY:Evening @ Skidaway\, Protecting Right Whales\, Tues. April 11 DESCRIPTION:Scientists are using cutting edge technology to protect the endangered North Atlantic right whales on their long\, annual migrations to their calving grounds off the Georgia coast. Their efforts will be the topic of an Evening @ Skidaway program on Tuesday\, April 11. In a talk titled “Eavesdropping Underwater: Monitoring Right Whales off Georgia’s Coast Using Autonomous Systems\,” UGA Skidaway Institute of Oceanography scientist Catherine Edwards will discuss how she and her colleagues are using underwater robots in an attempt to prevent the whales from being struck by ships. \n“We are using autonomous underwater vehicles\, or ‘gliders\,’ fitted with hydrophones to listen to the whales’ vocalizations\,” Edwards said. “Our primary goal is to identify and locate migrating whales and alert ships to their proximity to give them the opportunity to slow down and avoid the whales.” \nThe program will be presented to an in-person audience as well as online. The in-person program will be presented in the McGowan Library on the UGA Skidaway Marine Science Campus. (10 Ocean Science Circle\, Savannah\, GA 31411) The evening will begin with a reception at 6:30 p.m.\, followed by the talk at 7 p.m. \nTo view the program on-line\, visit the UGA Skidaway Institute YouTube channel. \nThe program is open to the general public and free of charge. URL:https://www.skio.uga.edu/event/evening-skidaway-protecting-right-whales-tues-april-11/ LOCATION:McGowan Library Auditorium\, 10 Ocean Science Circle\, Savannah\, GA\, 31411\, United States CATEGORIES:Evening@Skidaway ORGANIZER;CN="UGA Skidaway Institute of Oceanography":MAILTO:mike.sullivan@skio.uga.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230314T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230314T200000 DTSTAMP:20230307T185117Z CREATED:20230307T185117Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230307T185117Z UID:12865-1678818600-1678824000@www.skio.uga.edu SUMMARY:Evening @ Skidaway March 14 DESCRIPTION:The wide variety of marine life and the many uses of the Gulf of Mexico will be the topic of an Evening @ Skidaway program on Tuesday\, March 14. In a talk titled “The Gulf of Mexico: A Confluence of Life\,” UGA Skidaway Institute of Oceanography scientist Adam Greer will call on his years of conducting research in the Gulf to explore its many facets\, from the large rivers that feed it to the long-dead plankton that form the oil we burn. \n“The Gulf of Mexico is beautiful and biologically productive yet heavily influenced by human activity\,” Greer said. “Because freshwater runoff from rivers is the lifeblood of the Gulf\, our activities on land have a profound influence on its characteristics\, especially close to shore. \n“Throughout this talk\, we will learn about the processes that threaten the Gulf but also what makes it so productive and resilient. Along the way\, we will see how the past\, present\, and future of the Gulf exemplifies our close connection to the ocean.” \nThe program will be presented to an in-person audience as well as on-line. The in-person program will be presented in the McGowan Library on the UGA Skidaway Marine Science Campus. (10 Ocean Science Circle\, Savannah\, GA 31411) The evening will begin with a reception at 6:30 p.m.\, followed by the talk at 7 p.m. \nTo view the program on-line\, visit the UGA Skidaway Institute YouTube channel at https://bit.ly/Skidaway (case sensitive). \nThe program is open to the general public and free of charge. URL:https://www.skio.uga.edu/event/evening-skidaway-march-14/ LOCATION:McGowan Library Auditorium\, 10 Ocean Science Circle\, Savannah\, GA\, 31411\, United States CATEGORIES:Evening@Skidaway ORGANIZER;CN="UGA Skidaway Institute of Oceanography":MAILTO:mike.sullivan@skio.uga.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230124T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230124T200000 DTSTAMP:20230118T171218Z CREATED:20230118T171218Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230118T171218Z UID:12816-1674586800-1674590400@www.skio.uga.edu SUMMARY:Evening @ Skidaway\, Tuesday\, Jan. 24 DESCRIPTION:First 2023 Evening @ Skidaway program to focus on underwater archaeology \nThe University of Georgia Skidaway Institute of Oceanography will kick off its 2023 Evening @ Skidaway speaker series on Tuesday\, Jan. 24\, with a program on underwater archaeology. The talk will be the first of 12 Evening @ Skidaway programs to be presented on a monthly basis through December. \nThe talk by UGA archaeologists Ervan Garrison and Kelly Cronin is titled “Underwater Roadcuts: Windows into Prehistory.” \n“Underwater roadcuts are formed by daily seafloor currents that erode deep scour pits around structures found there – such as wrecks and artificial reefs\,” Garrison said. “We will discuss our work to find these “roadcuts” on the seafloor off Georgia and to examine them for any evidence – paleontological or archaeological – from when the now-drowned seafloor was a vast coastal plain during the last ice age.” \nFor the first time since March 2020\, the program will be presented to an in-person audience as well as on-line. The in-person program will be presented in the McGowan Library on the UGA Skidaway Marine Science Campus. (10 Ocean Science Circle\, Savannah\, GA 31411) The evening will begin with a reception at 6:30 p.m.\, followed by the talk at 7 p.m. \nTo view the program on-line\, visit the UGA Skidaway Institute YouTube channel at https://bit.ly/Skidaway (case sensitive). \nThe program is open to the general public and free of charge. Space is limited for the in-person presentation. To reserve a seat\, please call (912) 598-2325 or email mike.sullivan@skio.uga.edu. URL:https://www.skio.uga.edu/event/evening-skidaway-tuesday-jan-24/ LOCATION:McGowan Library Auditorium\, 10 Ocean Science Circle\, Savannah\, GA\, 31411\, United States CATEGORIES:Evening@Skidaway ORGANIZER;CN="UGA Skidaway Institute of Oceanography":MAILTO:mike.sullivan@skio.uga.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221015T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221015T160000 DTSTAMP:20221013T180512Z CREATED:20221013T180512Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221013T180512Z UID:12545-1665835200-1665849600@www.skio.uga.edu SUMMARY:Skidaway Marine Science Day DESCRIPTION:After a three-year hiatus\, Skidaway Marine Science Day is back! Join us for this free event for all ages\, on Saturday\, Oct. 15\, from noon to 4 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 Skidaway Institute of Oceanography and Gray’s Reef National Marine Sanctuary. \nDuring the event\, the UGA Aquarium will be open to visitors with no admission fee. Aquarium educators will offer an afternoon full of activities\, including a reptile exhibit\, behind-the-scenes peeks of the aquarium and lab studies on the dock behind the facility. \nMarine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant’s Shellfish Research Lab will provide tours of Georgia’s only oyster hatchery and share efforts to revive Georgia’s oyster aquaculture and restore oyster habitat along the coast. \nThe UGA Skidaway Institute of Oceanography’s 92-foot ocean-going Research Vessel Savannah will be open for tours and will exhibit science displays. \nEnvironmental organizations and researchers studying important coastal issues will also have tables with a variety of exhibits and hands-on activities available for people of all ages. \nAll activities at Skidaway Marine Science Day are free. Don’t miss out on this exciting event celebrating Georgia’s unique coastal environment. URL:https://www.skio.uga.edu/event/skidaway-marine-science-day/ LOCATION:UGA Aquarium\, 30 Ocean Science Circle\, Savannah\, GA\, 31411\, United States CATEGORIES:Public Event ORGANIZER;CN="UGA Marine Exension and Georgia Sea Grant":MAILTO:ewoodward@uga.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211109T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211109T200000 DTSTAMP:20211109T191846Z CREATED:20211101T173738Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211109T191846Z UID:11536-1636484400-1636488000@www.skio.uga.edu SUMMARY:Evening @ Skidaway\, Nov. 9 DESCRIPTION:Plastic pollution has become a defining characteristic of mankind’s imprint on the environment in this century. UGA Skidaway Institute of Oceanography researcher Jay Brandes will explore the issue of plastic pollution in the coastal environment in a virtual Evening @ Skidaway program\, “The Ocean’s Plastic Problem – A Very 21st Century Pollutant\,” presented via YouTube on Tuesday\, Nov. 9\, at 7 p.m. \nJay Brandes \n“Increasing at an exponential rate\, our production of plastic threatens to become even larger than our production of carbon dioxide in coming years\, and plastic pollution is outweighing all the fish in the oceans\,” Brandes said. “And perhaps the most daunting fact facing us in dealing with plastic pollution is that much of it ends up\, eventually\, as tiny pieces – microplastics – that contaminate every environment on earth.” \nTo join the Nov. 9 program\, visit the UGA Skidaway Institute YouTube channel at https://bit.ly/Skidaway (case sensitive). The program is open to the general public and free of charge. \nFor additional information\, contact Michael Sullivan at (912) 598-2325. URL:https://www.skio.uga.edu/event/evening-skidaway-nov-9/ LOCATION:YouTube CATEGORIES:Evening@Skidaway,Public Event ORGANIZER;CN="UGA Skidaway Institute of Oceanography":MAILTO:mike.sullivan@skio.uga.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211012T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211012T200000 DTSTAMP:20211007T190136Z CREATED:20211007T190136Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211007T190136Z UID:11496-1634065200-1634068800@www.skio.uga.edu SUMMARY:Evening @ Skidaway - I'm all shook up -- earthquakes & tsunamis DESCRIPTION:Earthquakes are everyday occurrences around the world but represent a fundamental force that is reconfiguring the shape of the land and oceans. UGA Skidaway Institute of Oceanography researcher Clark Alexander will explore the science of earthquakes in a virtual Evening @ Skidaway program\, “I’m all shook up – earthquakes and tsunamis\,” presented via YouTube on Tuesday\, Oct. 12\, at 7 pm. \n“Some seismic events cause impacts to human populations through direct shaking and the creation of tsunamis\, which later cause extensive damage\,” Alexander said. “In this talk\, we will explore the science of earthquakes\, how they impact human populations\, and the past\, present and future of seismic events in our region.” \nTo join the Oct. 12 program\, visit the UGA Skidaway Institute YouTube channel at https://bit.ly/Skidaway (case sensitive). The program is open to the general public and free of charge. \nFor additional information\, contact Michael Sullivan at (912) 598-2325. URL:https://www.skio.uga.edu/event/evening-skidaway-im-all-shook-up-earthquakes-tsunamis/ LOCATION:YouTube CATEGORIES:Evening@Skidaway,Public Event ORGANIZER;CN="UGA Skidaway Institute of Oceanography":MAILTO:mike.sullivan@skio.uga.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210914T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210914T200000 DTSTAMP:20210908T161806Z CREATED:20210908T161806Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210908T161806Z UID:11418-1631646000-1631649600@www.skio.uga.edu SUMMARY:Evening @ Skidaway - Shrimp Black Gill - Sept. 14 DESCRIPTION:If you have been shrimping or purchased local head-on shrimp\, you have probably encountered shrimp black gill\, which many area shrimpers blame for declining shrimp harvests. UGA Skidaway Institute of Oceanography researcher Marc Frischer will explore the causes and consequences of black gill in a virtual Evening @ Skidaway program\, “Climate Change and Shrimp Black Gill – Is There A Connection?” presented via YouTube on Tuesday\, Sept. 14 at 7 pm. \n“Since black gill became prevalent in Georgia white shrimp in the early 2000’s\, there has been a significant decline in Georgia’s shrimp harvests\, although we still don’t fully understand if black gill is the cause of this decline\,” Frischer said. “In this talk I’ll discuss what we know and don’t know about shrimp black gill\, what is being done about it\, and explore the hypothesis that the changing climate is to blame”. \nTo join the Sept. 14 program\, visit the UGA Skidaway Institute YouTube channel at https://bit.ly/Skidaway (case sensitive). The program is open to the general public and free of charge. \nFor additional information\, contact Michael Sullivan at (912) 598-2325. URL:https://www.skio.uga.edu/event/evening-skidaway-shrimp-black-gill-sept-14/ LOCATION:YouTube CATEGORIES:Evening@Skidaway ORGANIZER;CN="UGA Skidaway Institute of Oceanography":MAILTO:mike.sullivan@skio.uga.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210713T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210713T200000 DTSTAMP:20210630T154524Z CREATED:20210621T160444Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210630T154524Z UID:10965-1626202800-1626206400@www.skio.uga.edu SUMMARY:Evening @ Skidaway July 13\, 2021 DESCRIPTION:Marine robots can be used to map and track marine life that are important to fisheries managers in areas like Gray’s Reef National Marine Sanctuary. University of Georgia Skidaway Institute of Oceanography researcher Catherine Edwards will discuss the use of robots and artificial intelligence in a virtual Evening @ Skidaway program\, “Alexa\, Map Fish Habitats! Using Artificial Intelligence for Robotic Fisheries Management\,” presented via YouTube on Tuesday\, July 13\, at 7 p.m. \n“Because fisheries managers\, oceanographers and roboticists have different perspectives and knowledge bases\, it can be difficult to take advantage of cutting-edge research in each field without significant effort to translate among the groups\,” Edwards said. “In this program\, we will discuss how artificial intelligence can be leveraged to create a multi-level planning tool for a fleet of marine robots to monitor fish populations in a dynamic coastal ocean environment.” \nTo join the July 13 program\, visit the UGA Skidaway Institute YouTube channel at https://bit.ly/Skidaway (case sensitive). The program is open to the general public and free of charge. \nFor additional information\, contact Michael Sullivan at (912) 598-2325. URL:https://www.skio.uga.edu/event/evening-skidaway-july-13-2021/ LOCATION:YouTube ORGANIZER;CN="UGA Skidaway Institute of Oceanography":MAILTO:mike.sullivan@skio.uga.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210608T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210608T200000 DTSTAMP:20210526T180536Z CREATED:20210526T175731Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210526T180536Z UID:10649-1623178800-1623182400@www.skio.uga.edu SUMMARY:Evening @ Skidaway - Climate Change\, June 8 DESCRIPTION:The science behind our changing climate is complex. However\, since the 19th century scientists have known that byproducts of the Industrial Age have physical properties that influence global temperature. University of Georgia Skidaway Institute of Oceanography researcher Clifton Buck will examine the science and the controversies behind climate change in a virtual Evening @ Skidaway program\, “Is it the Sun? Skepticism and Myth Making in Climate Science\,” via YouTube on Tuesday\, June 8\, at 7 p.m. \n“Despite overwhelming evidence and widespread acceptance among the research community\, the reality of human-caused climate change remains a contentious topic in some circles\,” Buck said. “In this program we will explore the evidence supporting the influence of human activities on contemporary climate change. Along the way we will examine several common claims which appear to cast doubt on the role of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases\, but ultimately do not have any scientific basis.” \nTo join the June 8 program\, visit the UGA Skidaway Institute YouTube channel at https://bit.ly/Skidaway (case sensitive). The program is open to the general public and free of charge. \nFor additional information\, contact Michael Sullivan at (912) 598-2325. URL:https://www.skio.uga.edu/event/evening-skidaway-climate-change-june-8/ LOCATION:YouTube ORGANIZER;CN="UGA Skidaway Institute of Oceanography":MAILTO:mike.sullivan@skio.uga.edu END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR