0484 - Diamondback Terrapin Conservation in Georgia

Diamondback terrapins are one of the only North American turtles to spend their entire life cycle in the salt marsh. Beautifully patterned and well adapted to the extremes of living in an estuary, these turtles are ambassadors for the marsh and at risk from human activity. Learn about terrapin conservation and education during a virtual public program that counts towards the Coastal Stewards program. The program will feature Carolyn McInerney, the founder of the Diamondback Terrapin Rescue Project. This project works to protect terrapin nests laid on Skidaway Island and has released 15,000 hatchlings since it was founded. This program will will also include a virtual encounter with a diamondback terrapin, one of the UGA Aquarium’s animal ambassadors. 

To request captioning services for this event, contact Public Programs Coordinator, Kayla Clark at kayla270@uga.edu or 912-598-3345 by January 21. 

This webinar counts towards the Coastal Stewards Program. The Coastal Stewards program is designed to engage adults in activities that to improve their knowledge of coastal ecosystems, enhance understanding of current issues impacting coastal communities, and inspire stewardship of natural resources. Each program contains a mixture of lecture, lab and field activities using scientific and recreational equipment.