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| UGA Marine Extension Service | |||||||
| UGA Marine Education Center & Aquarium | |||||||
| UGA Shellfish Research Laboratory | |||||||
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Aquarium hours of operation:
The Marine Education Center & Aquarium 30 Ocean Science Circle / Savannah, Georgia 31411 *Note: We are only able to accept cash or checks. Directions: From I-16: Exit onto Lynes Parkway East (516) to Savannah (this becomes DeRenne Ave.). Continue on DeRenne and turn right onto Truman Parkway heading South. Follow Truman to Whitfield Avenue exit and turn left at ramp traffic light. Whitfield will become Diamond Causeway. Cross the drawbridge over the Skidaway River, go past Skidaway Island State Park (on your left), going through two traffic lights. At the four-way stop, turn left onto McWhorter Dr. Continue until you reach the Skidaway Marine Science Center. The UGA Aquarium will be to your left. Parking is free. Handicapped spaces are available in front of the building. Click "here" to view a map of the area. |
The UGA Aquarium on Skidaway Island |
Saturday Explorations at the Aquarium, or SEA programs, are a fun way for families and visitors to get involved in marine science, while also enjoying a day at the aquarium.
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Upcoming SEA Programs |
| Apr. 20, 2013 Marine Debris Wassaw Island Full Day Trip THIS PROGRAM HAS BEEN CANCELED DUE TO FORECASTED INCLEMENT WEATHER . |
Coastal Stewards: Do you appreciate the beautiful barrier islands, tidal creeks and salt marshes along Georgia’s coast? Then come make a difference and help us protect and preserve these unique, local habitats from the impacts of marine debris. During this hands-on stewardship program, you will hike a section of beach on Wassaw National Wildlife Refuge, collect and identify items that have washed ashore or have been left behind by island visitors. You will be amazed at what you find! Come discover and learn about the ever growing issue of marine debris while enjoying the natural surroundings and solitude of an undeveloped island and taking an active role in maintaining the beauty of where we live. This program is currently FULL. If you would like to be put on our waiting list, please email fish@uga.edu. |
All boat activities offered by UGA MECA are weather dependent. The UGA MECA boat captains assigned to the activity reserve the right to cancel boat trips due to hazardous or potentially hazardous weather. |
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The UGA Aquarium is only able to accept cash and checks (w/valid driver's license). |
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| REGISTER TODAY by calling 912-598-FISH, or email: fish@uga.edu. Be sure to include your name, number in you party, contact email, and phone number in all messages. Please arrive 15 minutes before program begins to check in at the admissions / information desk. | |
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