Tag: Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant
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Jones appointed VP for public service and outreach
Jones will succeed Jennifer Frum, who retired after a distinguished 30-year career at UGA.
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Study highlights economic benefits of Georgia’s artificial reefs
Repurposed materials create valuable marine ecosystems and economic opportunities.
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Storm surge virtual reality simulation designed to save lives
Co-developed by UGA for coastal residents, it’s now available for download.
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Skidaway looks back at eventful year of upgrades, impact
The photo essay presents a small snapshot of the momentous year.
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PSO staff members recognized with 2024 Public Service and Outreach Staff Award of Excellence
The award was given for creativity, innovation and commitment to service.
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Good Will Bunting
How research on a vibrant songbird could help protect threatened maritime grasslands.
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New funding for UGA faculty to address rural issues
The seed grants connect academic faculty and outreach faculty on major projects.
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UGA course connects students with Georgia’s coastal seafood heritage
With these partnerships, students learn new topics through the lens of those who live and…
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Protecting the Georgia coast
UGA students clean up the Georgia marsh and get rid of invasive plants.
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2024 Public Service & Outreach Faculty Awards
Six University of Georgia faculty and staff members are being honored for exemplary service and…
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Georgia researchers, residents work together to monitor harmful algal blooms
UGA team collaborates to better track and understand harmful algal blooms events along the coast.
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Tour gives new faculty comprehensive look at state
The trip took participants from the coast to the mountains, visiting 13 cities.
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UGA program prepares students for engagement
The PSO Student Scholars program has had an impact on hundreds of UGA students.
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UGA prepares workforce for Georgia’s second largest industry
In 2021, nearly 200 million visitors to Georgia produced $34.4 billion in direct spending.
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UGA Aquarium volunteers monitor coastal nest boxes
The program tracks the nesting and breeding behaviors of common birds.
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The pearl on the Georgia coast
UGA researchers are working hard to bring oyster industry back.
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Rain gardens created to mitigate coastal flooding
Georgia’s coastal communities are getting help from UGA’s Marine Extension.
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If students can’t get to the coast, UGA brings the coast to them
Since February, the marine education staff has educated more than 1,000 students.
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Faces of Resiliency: Protecting coastal Georgia
UGA video series highlights how coastal communities are preparing for sea level rise.
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Make way for oysters
UGA helps coastal communities plan for a resurgence in Georgia’s oyster industry.
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UGA-tied efforts take home Georgia Bio awards
The event was held May 5.
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Recycled shrimp nets used to remove marine debris
Through Trawl to Trash, commercial shrimpers sew bags to collect debris.
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2022 Research Awards
Thirty-one faculty, staff and students received research awards for 2022.
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Sea turtle educates thousands then returns to ocean
The loggerhead served as an ambassador for the UGA Aquarium on Skidaway.
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