Evening @ Skidaway — What is a salt marsh really worth?

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

Georgia’s salt marshes contribute greatly to the coastal environment, from providing a nursery for young marine life to serving as a buffer from storm surges. But is there a way to put a dollar value on a salt marsh? As the University of Georgia Skidaway Institute of Oceanography continues its year long 50th anniversary celebration... Read more »

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Evening @ Skidaway Aug. 8

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

Harmful algal blooms focus of Evening @ Skidaway Savannah, 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... Read more »

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