Skidaway Institute of Oceanography

Institution Overview

The Skidaway Institute of Oceanography is a __multidisciplinary research institution __within the University System of Georgia, dedicated to advancing the understanding of coastal and marine environments. The Institute:

• Conducts leading edge research on marine and coastal systems,
• Helps train tomorrow’s marine scientists,
• Serves as a gateway to marine environments, and
• Integrates University System marine programs.

The Skidaway Institute of Oceanography is not a degree-granting institution, but its faculty holds adjunct appointments at USG institutions, serving as mentors and advisors for undergraduate and graduate students. The Institute provides Georgia with a nationally and internationally recognized center of research, educational, and service excellence in marine science. This is achieved through the development of strong programs across a broad range of subdisciplines, ranging from local economic and environmental issues to global processes and phenomena.

Committed to excellence in research, education, and public service, the Institute strives to create a more knowledgeable citizen capable of promoting sound utilization of natural coastal and marine resources while capitalizing on coastal economic opportunities.

The Skidaway Institute of Oceanography is consistently recognized for its research and academic excellence. The Institute ranks within the top 30 institutions receiving funding from the National Science Foundation’s Ocean Sciences Division, which, on a per capita basis, places Skidaway faculty amongst the most successful in the nation.