# Event Details

- **Event Name**: From Farm to Reef: Oyster Aquaculture and Restoration
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 16 Oct, 2026 at 09:00 am – Fri, 16 Oct, 2026 at 12:30 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Join us for a morning of exploration on Georgia’s oyster aquaculture efforts! The morning begins with a guided tour of the UGA Shellfish Research Lab, where you will witness the bustling process of spawning and growing oyster seed for local farmers. Next, travel by boat with researchers from the UGA Shellfish Research Lab and marine educators from the UGA Aquarium to learn about oyster farms in the Bull River mariculture zone and oyster reef restoration. Along the way, experts will share insights into the vital role oyster reefs play in improving water quality, providing habitat, and mitigating coastal erosion.

Registration is required and includes admission to the UGA Aquarium. Children ages 10 and up are welcome but must be accompanied by a registered adult. Tickets are nonrefundable. 

Special Notes:
• All boat activities are weather-dependent and require appropriate and adequate footwear and clothing.
 UGA boat captains reserve the right to cancel boat programs in the event of unsafe weather conditions. You will be notified the day before your trip.

October is National Seafood Month, and we’re providing seafood programming for a variety of audiences all month long! Check out some of the other programs we’re offering on our event calendar.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/skidaway-island/from-farm-to-reef-oyster-aquaculture-and-restoration/200030384070315
- **Event Categories**: it, calendar
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 34

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Skidaway Island
- **state**: GE
- **country**: United States
- **location**: UGA Marine Education Center and Aquarium
- **lat**: 31.98822829991
- **long**: -81.024105703516
- **full address**: UGA Marine Education Center and Aquarium, 30 Ocean Science Cir ,Skidaway Island, Georgia, United States

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: From Farm to Reef: Oyster Aquaculture and Restoration
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/f8a7eff7490d38dda721a6821bb8931a9301109803a47fc259a16160ed8ee9f6-rimg-w1200-h675-dca8a8b8-gmir?v=1787720227

## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is From Farm to Reef: Oyster Aquaculture and Restoration being held?
  - **A:** From Farm to Reef: Oyster Aquaculture and Restoration takes place on Fri, 16 Oct, 2026 at 09:00 am to Fri, 16 Oct, 2026 at 12:30 pm at UGA Marine Education Center and Aquarium, 30 Ocean Science Cir ,Skidaway Island, Georgia, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing From Farm to Reef: Oyster Aquaculture and Restoration?
  - **A:** From Farm to Reef: Oyster Aquaculture and Restoration is organized by UGA Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant.

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