On Friday, November 1, the Tybee Island Marine Science Center will have a new exhibit open to the public, Five Sea Turtles of Georgia. “The Marine Science Center is celebrating the close of sea turtle nesting season in Georgia (May-October) with the opening of its newest educational exhibit, Five Sea Turtles of Georgia,” Chantal Audran, Executive Director of the Tybee Island Marine Science Center, said.

This exhibit is the second in a series of new displays being unveiled at the Tybee Island Marine Science Center at 37 Meddin Drive.

“Earlier this year, we launched the Ocean Odyssey Exhibit Series with The Right Whale to Save,” Audran explained. “During the month of October, center staff and foundation trustees gathered to recognize exhibit donors and to toast the successful partnership that brought this exhibit to life. The science center is where our community comes together, and we are very proud to share our beautiful new home in service of education and conservation,” she added.

According to Audran, the Tybee Island Marine Science Center’s exhibit work represents not only the biodiversity of the Georgia barrier islands, but also the hard work of researchers along the coast. The Caretta Research Project is highlighted to inspire future scientists with interactive displays of sea turtle nesting and rescue scenarios. Visitors learn how to identify between species while learning to take action about threats and conservation for sea turtle populations.

The Tybee Island Marine Science Center’s exhibit series will continue in 2025 with Spring and Fall unveilings, including a marine debris exhibit, pottery murals depicting the cross-section of a barrier island, an interactive display on marlinspike seamanship, and more.

For hours of operation, admission fees and other information about the Tybee Island Marine Science Center’s activities, please go to tybeemarinescience.org .