Skidaway Marine Science Day

On October 26th, The University of Georgia Skidaway Institute of Oceanography hosted a free marine science day.  The community was invited to tour the aquarium, research labs, science vessels, and the enjoy exhibits and special events like a reptile show and fish feeding.

The aquarium is small, but has an interesting variety of aquatic life.  The reptile show lasted over an hour and was a standing room only event.  The instructor had a lively question and answer delivery throughout his presentation.  It was amazing to hear how much the children knew.  After the show and tell, guests were invited to come touch or get a closer look at the reptiles.


Stations were set up for games.  In addition, scientists had set up microscopes and exhibits outside so that visitors could view plankton under high power.  More interesting items awaited on the R/V Savannah, the Institute’s research vessel which travels as far north as the Chesapeake Bay and as far south as Curacao. 


All in all, it was a great time.  Kids could crab off the dock.  Families learned about conservation.  And, of course, the weather was fabulous for walking the Institute grounds and learning about the great work they do there.