Science
Evening @ Skidaway — What is a salt marsh really worth?
McGowan Library Auditorium 10 Ocean Science Circle, Savannah, GA, United StatesGeorgia’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 »
Evening @ Skidaway — “Graveyard of the Atlantic”
McGowan Library Auditorium 10 Ocean Science Circle, Savannah, GA, United StatesThe Atlantic Ocean near Cape Hatteras, N.C. is often called the “Graveyard of the Atlantic” due to the complex ocean currents and weather conditions that have historically caused numerous shipwrecks. Dr. Dana Savidge University of Georgia Skidaway Institute of Oceanography researcher Dana Savidge will present an Evening @ Skidaway program to explore some of the... Read more »
Evening @ Skidaway Open Lab Night
The University of Georgia Skidaway Institute of Oceanography will present an “Open Lab Night” as part of its yearlong Evening @ Skidaway series of public programs to celebrate the Institute’s 50th anniversary. On Tuesday, May 15, visitors will have the opportunity to visit informally with scientists in their laboratories. The program will begin with a... Read more »
Open Lab Night — July 10
McGowan Library Auditorium 10 Ocean Science Circle, Savannah, GA, United StatesThe University of Georgia Skidaway Institute of Oceanography will present an “Open Lab Night” as part of its yearlong Evening @ Skidaway series of public programs to celebrate the Institute’s 50th anniversary. On Tuesday, July 10, visitors will have the opportunity to visit informally with scientists in their laboratories. The program will begin with a... Read more »
Evening @ Skidaway — Sea Level Rise: Past, Present & Future
McGowan Library Auditorium 10 Ocean Science Circle, Savannah, GA, United StatesRising sea levels will have major impacts on the people living in coastal counties. Conservative estimates predict a sea level rise or two to four feet by the end of this century, which would drastically change the face of Georgia’s coast. University of Georgia Skidaway Institute of Oceanography scientist Clark Alexander will present an Evening... Read more »
Evening @ Skidaway programs resume in virtual format
ZOOM Savannah, GA, United StatesThe UGA Skidaway Institute of Oceanography will resume its Evening @ Skidaway speaker series on Tuesday, December 8, in a virtual format due to COVID-19 restrictions. The program is titled "More than wind and waves: Hurricanes' impact on the ocean chemistry." Scott Noakes The December 8 program will feature UGA scientist Scott Noakes who is... Read more »
Evening @ Skidaway – “The Secret Life of Ocean Critters” May 18
YouTubeStudying marine animals can be incredibly difficult, and the smaller the creature, the more difficult it can be. University of Georgia Skidaway Institute of Oceanography researcher Adam Greer will examine the challenges and some new, high-tech solutions in a virtual Evening @ Skidaway program, “The Secret Life of Ocean Critters,” via YouTube on Tuesday, May... Read more »
Open Lab Night, Tues., July 11
Skidaway Institute of Oceanography 10 Ocean Science Circle, Savannah, GA, United StatesThe 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... Read more »
Evening @ Skidaway, Sept. 12
McGowan Library Auditorium 10 Ocean Science Circle, Savannah, GA, United StatesNew Sept. 12 Evening @ Skidaway speaker and topic Spanish 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... Read more »
Evening @ Skidaway Dec. 12
Skidaway Institute of Oceanography 10 Ocean Science Circle, Savannah, GA, United StatesThe 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. UGA Skidaway Institute researcher Jay Brandes will discuss the magnitude of... Read more »