Welcome to Skidaway Institute of Oceanography!

Founded in 1968, SkIO is a non-degree-granting campus of the University System of Georgia that catalyzes collaboration in leading-edge research, education and public service and policy in Georgia and the southeastern coastal region. The Institute conducts leading edge research on marine and coastal systems, trains tomorrow's marine scientists, serves as a gateway to marine environments, and integrates University System marine programs. We are committed to excellence in research and education and to the communication of our understanding of marine systems. The goal of the Institute is to create a more knowledgeable citizen capable of appreciating coastal natural environments and the conditions required to sustain them while capitalizing on coastal economic opportunities.

These are exciting times on campus. New faculty have arrived, we are in the midst of building additional housing and research facilities, and we're busy designing a new research building slated for construction in 2007. Interesting projects are underway, the research fleet is active, and the campus is alive with visiting scientists and students. It is a good time for you to become better acquainted with us, and I look forward to hearing from you.

James G. Sanders