1658 - UGA Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant - Sea Turtle Studies

Join us for a talk about sea turtle research along the Georgia coast, with a behind the scenes feeding of our ambassador loggerhead, Wiso! During this program, we will provide an overview of the different types of sea turtles found along the Georgia coast before hearing from local researchers and conservationists. Kathryn Craven, a professor at Georgia Southern University, will share her research on environmental microbes in loggerhead sea turtle eggs. Kris Williams, director of Caretta Research Project, will talk about the organization’s long-term monitoring and research of sea turtles on Wassaw National Wildlife Refuge.  

All ages are welcome, but children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult, and strollers are not permitted in the back of the aquarium.

Registration is required for the event and includes admission to the UGA Aquarium. 

Cost: $12/person

Tickets are nonrefundable. 

Questions? Contact Cindy Lingebach at calingeb@uga.edu or call 912-598-2344.