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Community Programs & Events

Do you have an appreciation of the numerous coastal marine environments in the state of Georgia and want to learn more about them? Do you want to involve yourself or your family in fun, educational programming? The University of Georgia’s Marine Education Center and Aquarium periodically offers field excursions, hands-on classes, evening lectures and more for people like you! . Upcoming events will be posted to this page as they are scheduled.

Beginning in November 2009 the aquarium will be offering Mommy and Me programs for toddlers ages 1-4 years old. These programs will encompass a variety of learning techniques that allow for the development of motor skills, understanding of different sizes, shapes, weights, and movements among a variety of marine animals native to Georgia waterways and the ability to identify the difference between fish, crabs, turtles, and invertebrates. The programs will include hands-on experiences with different animals, arts and crafts, a story time, and a game.

These programs will take place every Tuesday from 8:30-9:15 through December 2009. In January of 2010 the program will be provided on both Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 8:30-9:15. The programs will cost $6/child ($4/child for season pass holders). Parents or guardians must be present and will get in for free with paid child. These program have a limit of 15 participants/program and advance registration is required.

To reserve a spot for your toddler today please call (912) 598-2496 or email fish@uga.edu.
Dates:
November 3, 10, & 17, 2009 and December 1, 8,15,& 22, 2009
January 5, 12, 19, &26, 2010 & Thursday January 7, 14,21,& 28, 2010
Friday, November 6, 2009 Distinguished Lecturer – Dr. Liz Screaton
Time: 6pm-9pm
Cost: Free to the Public
Maximum 100 people; Advanced Reservations are required with a minimum participation number of 10
Topic: Water in the Earthquake Process
Subduction zones produce the largest and most damaging earthquakes on earth; these earthquakes can be accompanied by devastating tsunamis. The sediments that often host the earthquake faults began  at the seafloor, with a consistency similar to pudding.  Through subduction, these weak sediments evolve to be able to fail catastrophically during earthquakes. For this evolution to occur, fluid must be squeezed out and escape to the seafloor. Ocean Drilling Program (ODP) and Integrated Ocean Drilling Program (IODP) research has provided the opportunity to examine how fluid pressures and fluid escape affect the generation of earthquakes. Most recently, NanTroSEIZE (the Nankai Trough Seismogenic Zone Experiment) has begun a multi-expedition program to examine the shallow portion of the subduction zone off of Japan. This region has a well-documented history of regular large earthquakes.  Dr. Screaton will discuss results of previous work and implications for understanding subduction zone earthquakes.

Friday, November 13, 2009 Sunset Educational Boat Trawl followed by tour of aquarium and refreshments
Time: 4pm-8pm
Ages: 21 years and older
Cost: $40/person or $70/ couple
Advanced Reservations are required with a minimum participation number of 10

Every other Saturday the University of Georgia Marine Education Center and Aquarium conducts Saturday Explorations at the Aquarium, known as the SEA Programs.  These programs are a fun way for families to get involved in marine science, while also enjoying a day at the aquarium. 

Date
2009 & 2010 SEA Programs
October 24

Dolphin Studies Field Trip: Dorsal fin identification, water quality, habitiat, and data collection in the field.
Time: 9am-noon• Cost: $15/person • Ages: 8 and up • max 24 • reservations required by 10/13/2009.

October 31

Haunted Aquarium: Batfish! Vampire Squid! Goblin Sharks! Oh My! Come dressed in your ghoulish best for a trick or treating time.
Time: 1pm-5pm • Cost: General admission • Ages: All
November 7

Trawling Aboard the R/V Sea Dawg: Learn about the inhabitants of our local estuaries aboard the Research Vessel Sea Dawg.
Time: 10am-12:30pm and 1:30-4pm • Cost: $15/person • Must be 8 years or older • Reservations required by 10/26/2009

November 21

Sea Turtles
Time: 10-noon
Fee: cost of aquarium admission . Advanced Reservations are required with a minimum participation number of 10 
December 12

Water Quality Presented by NOAA Gray’s Reef
Time: 10-noon
Fee: cost of aquarium admission . Advanced Reservations are required with a minimum participation number of 10
January 9

Filter Feeders
Learn all about the different types of filter feeders in the local coastal waterways and how they affect coastal development. 
Time: 10am-noon
Fee: cost of aquarium admission . Advanced Reservations are required with a minimum participation number of 10
January 23

"Making the Connections in Fisheries Management:  Fish Genes, Ocean Currents and Marine Protected Areas in Georgia Waters and Beyond"  Today we will take a closer look at the acidification of the oceans and how it affects coral reefs.  Presented by Dr. Peter Verity of the Skidaway Institute of Oceanography. Advance registration required by January 20.

Time: 10-noon Fee: cost of aquarium admission. Advanced Reservations are required with a minimum participation number of 10
January 23-24

Family Sleepover Educational Program
The sleepover’s activities will focus coastal development.  All activities will be hands on and exciting.  There will also be a mini fishing clinic this evening.  Program includes snack and continental breakfast.  Please bring the following items: sleeping bag, pillow, hand towel, pajamas, bug spray, toothbrush and paste, flashlight, fishing pole, camera, and change of clothes.
Time 6pm - 8am
Cost: $25/person all children must be accompanied by an adult
Advanced registration required
Maximum of 25 participants
 

The UGA Aquarium is only able to accept cash and checks (w/valid driver's license). >>>>>>> We are unable to process credit or debit card transactions at this time. <<<<<<

Pre-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.

 

 
The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status in its programs or activities. The Director of the UGA Equal Opportunity Office at 3 Peabody Hall, Athens, Georgia 30602 (telephone 706-542-7912) has been designated to handle inquiries regarding these non-discrimination policies.
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