Tybee Island Marine Science Center

The Tybee Island Marine Science Center on Tybee Island near Savannah offers an engaging dive into Georgia's coastal ecosystems. Its welcoming, educational atmosphere blends interactive exhibits with live marine life that captivates visitors of all ages.

Key attractions include the touch tank featuring hermit crabs, snails, sand dollars, and sea pansies, plus encounters with rescued loggerhead sea turtles like Ike, the marine debris ambassador. Guided Walks, Talks, and Treks explore beaches, marshes, and waters, where participants seine for pompano, mullet, jellies, and crabs. The Coastal Gallery showcases live animals, life-size replicas, a fossil room, Creature Cam for tiny invertebrates, and displays on sharks, whales, and sea turtles.

Dedicated to stewardship through education, conservation, and research, the center provides year-round programs for tourists, schools, and scouts. With an open-air classroom and pirate ship playground, it delivers fun, hands-on learning in a vibrant, nature-immersed setting.