Oct 15
Picking up where Darwin left off:
Studies on the Symbiotic Barnacles of Sea Turtles.
Two decades before he received international notoriety from the publication of ‘On the Origin of Species’, Charles Darwin was recognized as the imminent authority on barnacles. A group of these calcium-shelled crustaceans particularly interested him and helped seed his interest in evolutionary theory. This group is now commonly referred to as ‘turtle barnacles’ and, relatively little has been learned of this interesting group of barnacles in the 125 years following the publication of Darwin’s barnacle monograph.
For the last twelve years Michael Frick has studied this highly symbiotic group of barnacles and has gained some interesting insights into their taxonomy and life history as sea turtle companions. The biology of turtle barnacles is intricately intertwined with the biology of their sea turtle hosts, and as a result, turtle barnacles have evolved some interesting means by which to stay attached to turtles - surprisingly with little or no effect to their hosts. The current focus presentation will examine the variety of turtle barnacles known to date, and what species of turtles they adhere to. It will also illustrate how these animals may help us to understand certain aspects about sea turtle natural history and biology.
Monday October 26, 2009 7:00 p.m.
St. Simons Casino Room 114
530 Beachview Dr # A
St Simons Island, GA 31522
(912) 638-8234
Mar 24
Georgia Sea Turtle Center:
Rehabilitation, Research, and Education
When: March 30 from 7-8pm
Where: Brunswick-Glynn County Library
208 Gloucester Street
What: Come explore what the Georgia Sea Turtle Center has to offer. Join Georgia Sea Turtle Center Director and Veterinarian Dr. Terry Norton as he presents an overview and update of current GSTC programs from rehab to education to research to conservation.
Jan 22
Brunswick-Glynn County
Library
Getting to Know Georgia’s Sea Turtles!!
Join Georgia Sea Turtle Center education intern Teddy Ivey for an exciting and informative discussion on Georgia’s Sea Turtles. Come learn about their plight and see real sea turtle specimens!
Don’t miss this informative FREE public program on
Monday January 26, 2009 at 7:00 p.m.
At the
Brunswick-Glynn County Library
208 Gloucester Street Brunswick, GA 31520
912-267-1212
Dec 13
Sea Turtles and You:
Getting Involved in Sea Turtle Conservation
at the
Georgia Sea Turtle Center!
Have you always wanted to learn about Georgia’s sea turtles? Are you looking for something to do that is fun and exciting? Then meet Georgia Sea Turtle Center educator and volunteer coordinator, Sarah Eckert, to learn about ways you can become involved with the ongoing conservation efforts at the center on Jekyll Island. She will talk about volunteer and educational opportunities at the center on:
Monday, December 15, 2008 7:00 p.m.
At the
Brunswick-Glynn County Library
208 Gloucester Street Brunswick, GA 31520
Nov 23
So what’s all the hype about going green? What exactly does it mean and should you be concerned? Come learn about what going green really means and simple ways to green your life. We will discuss ways the Georgia Sea Turtle Center is moving toward being a green facility and discover how you can help the environment by changing simple, everyday tasks to major decisions like home renovation and travel. Local resources are available-the research has already been done! Spend an hour with Kelly O’Keefe, an Educator with the Georgia Sea Turtle Center, and put a little green in your daily diet!
When: Monday, November 24, 2008
7:00-8:00pm
Where: Brunswick-Glynn County Library
208 Gloucester Street
Cost: FREE
