Tiny but all-consuming marine organism focus of UGA Skidaway Institute study
Doliolids are tiny marine animals rarely seen by humans outside a research setting, yet they are key players in the marine ecosystem, particularly in the ocean’s highly productive tropical and… Read more »
UGA Skidaway Institute research paper selected for Research Spotlight
A research paper by University of Georgia Skidaway Institute of Oceanography scientist Aron Stubbins has been selected by the Journal of Geophysical Research-Biogeosciences to be featured as a Research… Read more »
Scientists track microplastic pollution on the Georgia coast
In recent years, the public has become attuned to the problem of trash in the ocean, especially plastic, as images of the Great Pacific Garbage Patch have spread through media… Read more »
New imaging lab in the news
There was a nice article in Saturday’s Savannah Morning News regarding a new imaging lab at UGA Skidaway Institute. http://savannahnow.com/news/2017-01-20/automated-microscopes-aid-crucial-ocean-work-skidaway
UGA Skidaway Institute's Jay Brandes interviewed on public radio
UGA Skidaway Institute’s Jay Brandes was a featured interview guest on Georgia Public Broadcasting this week, talking about his work with microplastics in the marine environment. http://www.gpb.org/blogs/community/2017/01/17/community-conversations-skidaway-scientist-on-mission-measure-ocean?utm_source=eGaMorning&utm_campaign=b51e5a8395-1_18_17&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_54a77f93dd-b51e5a8395-86742941
UGA Skidaway Institute professor appointed to Ossabaw Island Foundation Board of Trustees
University of Georgia Skidaway Institute of Oceanography Interim Executive Director Clark Alexander has been appointed to the board of trustees of the Ossabaw Island Foundation. The Ossabaw Island Foundation is… Read more »
UGA Skidaway Institute’s Alexander honored by coastal environmental group
University of Georgia Skidaway Institute of Oceanography Interim Executive Director Clark Alexander has been honored by the coastal environmental group One Hundred Miles as one of the group’s One Hundred… Read more »
WSAV airs story on UGA Skidaway Institute black gill research
Savannah NBC affiliate, WSAV-TV aired an update on Dr. Marc Frischer’s ongoing research into the problem of black gill in Georgia shrimp.
UGA Skidaway Institute develops cutting-edge microbial imaging laboratory
A team of researchers from the University of Georgia Skidaway Institute of Oceanography has received a $226,557 grant from the National Science Foundation to acquire state-of-the-art imaging equipment to investigate… Read more »