Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant hosted the 12th annual Savannah Youth Ocean Conservation Summit (YOCS) on February 21, 2026. YOCS provides middle- and high school students with an opportunity to receive hands on marine science experience from local experts. It is an annual event to nurture young ocean champions through creative learning activities. Marine Education Fellows coordinate the event, providing them with valuable workforce training in leadership and planning.

On February 28, students participated in the Pin Point K-12 Community Garden Program. Engaging in a hands-on learning experience focused on sustainability, agriculture, and environmental stewardship. The session combined practical garden restoration with creative science-based activities that highlighted the full life cycle of plants and organic materials. Garden Restoration & Preparation Students began the day with a community work session in the garden, removing weeds and c

Members of the Pin Point Betterment Association and Georgia Tech's CEAR Hub gather for a group photo by the new sign at the Pin Point Community Garden during its ribbon-cutting ceremony. On November 15, the Pin Point Betterment Association and Georgia Tech CEAR Hub hosted a community event to officially unveil an exciting new addition to the Pin Point neighborhood—the John Anderson Sr. Commu nity Garden. Community members and partners gathered to celebrate the garden’s progr

UGA Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant, in partnership with the Skidaway Institute of Oceanography, hosted another successful Skidaway Marine Science Day on October 11, welcoming 1,250 guests for a free, campus-wide celebration of coastal science, research, and community heritage. The annual event, which opens the UGA Aquarium and surrounding marine science campus to the public at no cost, offered visitors an immersive experience into the vibrant world of coastal Georgia’

October is National Seafood Month, and to help Glynn County residents make informed choices about the seafood they catch and eat, Healthy Coastal Neighborhoods—the coalition that led the Brunswick/Glynn Exposure Study—has launched a new set of smart seafood resources. Fishing is a way of life in Glynn County, and seafood can be a nutritious and delicious part of a healthy diet. However, the county’s industrial legacy has left behind contaminants that may still be present in s