Opening Whale Ceremony: Indigenous Blessing & African Libations
Join us as we open the week with blessings of peace and protection for whales, calves, and people. Movie screening to follow at Tybee Post Theatre.
Date: November 13, 2023
Time: 3:30 PM
Hosts: Tybee Island Marine Science Center
Location: Tybee Island Beach
Address: Beachside, Second Avenue Cross-over (East Gate)
Map: 32.014590, -80.840705 — https://maps.app.goo.gl/WGPct2vEfb2jBVcA8
Film Screening: Saving the Right Whale
The PBS documentary follows marine biologists and whale rescuers determined to help save the North Atlantic right whale. Join Gray’s Reef National Marine Sanctuary and Tybee Island Marine Science Center throughout the week for a film screening offering a glimpse into the lives of these giants of the sea and their prospects for survival.
Date: November 13, 2023
Time: 4:00 PM
Hosts: Tybee Island Marine Science Center
Location: Tybee Post Theatre
Address: 10 Van Horne Ave, Tybee Island, GA 31328
Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/RoLpHuss2T43e7jQA
Film Screening: Saving the Right Whale
The PBS documentary follows marine biologists and whale rescuers determined to help save the North Atlantic right whale. Join Gray’s Reef National Marine Sanctuary and Tybee Island Marine Science Center throughout the week for a film screening offering a glimpse into the lives of these giants of the sea and their prospects for survival.
Date: November 14, 2023
Time: 10:00 AM
Hosts: Gray’s Reef National Marine Sanctuary
Location: Gray’s Reef Ocean Discovery Center
Address: 340 MLK Jr. Blvd, Suite A, Savannah, GA 31401
Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/VEsUu7uJ1Joc89Um6
Lines & Strikes & Life Panel Discussion and Catered Reception
Hosted by Oceana, enjoy complementary drinks and light bites while hearing from policy, science, and cultural experts on why saving the NArw is so important.
Date: November 14, 2023
Time: 12:00 PM
Hosts: Oceana
Location: Ships of the Sea Museum
Address: 41 MLK Jr. Blvd, Savannah, GA 31401
Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/96nfaCi3FWSVHNKJ8
Film Screening: Saving the Right Whale
Hosted by the Unitarian Universalist Curch of Savannah and Georgia Interfaith Power and Light. there will be a screening and discussion of, “Saving the Right Whale.” There will also be a raffle for a one-of-a-kind painting of a Right Whale by Lind Hollingsworth.
Date: November 14, 2023
Time: 6:00 PM
Hosts: Georgia Interfaith Power & Light, Unitarian Universalist Church of Savannah
Location: Unitarian Universalist Church of Savannah
Address: 325 Habersham St, Savannah, GA 31401
Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/szDoG6egvcfQ3erK9
Right Whale to Save Art Show
Hosted by Georgia Conservancy and IFAW. Marina signage encouraging boaters to “Go Slow, Whales Below”. Complementary refreshments and live music.
Date: November 14, 2023
Time: 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM
Hosts: Georgia Conservancy and IFAW
Location: Tybee Island Marine Science Center
Address: 37 Meddin Dr Tybee Island, GA 31328
Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/YuG73rvxJX2UqqhZ6
“Smoke” and “Lefty” Go To School
Tybee Island Marine Science Center, Gray’s Reef National Marine Sanctuary and Loop it Up Savannah will be bringing “Smoke” and “Lefty”, the right whales to various schools across the region to teach students about these magnificent marine mammals, the threats to their survival and how we are connected to them. Not open to the general public.
Date: November 15, 2023
Time: N/A
Hosts: Tybee Island Marine Science Center, Loop It Up Savannah, Gray’s Reef Nation Marine Sanctuary
Location: N/A
Address: N/A
Map: N/A
“Smoke” Goes To School
Tybee Island Marine Science Center, in partnership with Loop it Up Savannah, will be bringing “Smoke” the right whale to various schools across the region to teach students about these magnificent marine mammals, the threats to their survival and how we are connected to them. Not open to the general public.
Date: November 16, 2023
Time: N/A
Hosts: Tybee Island Marine Science Center, Loop It Up Savannah
Location: N/A
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Film Screening: Saving the Right Whale
GSU TERPS/BIO Club helping to organize event.
Date: November 16, 2023
Time: 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Hosts: Tybee Island Marine Science Center
Location: Georgia Southern University, Armstrong Campus – Science Department Lecture Hall
Address: 11935 Abercorn St, Savannah, GA 31419
Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/mj7ApkstRRN7JXZM7
Film Screening: Saving the Right Whale
The PBS documentary follows marine biologists and whale rescuers determined to help save the North Atlantic right whale. Join Gray’s Reef National Marine Sanctuary and Tybee Island Marine Science Center throughout the week for a film screening offering a glimpse into the lives of these giants of the sea and their prospects for survival.
Date: November 17, 2023
Time: 10:00 AM
Hosts: Gray’s Reef National Marine Sanctuary, Oceana, Tybee Island Marine Science Center
Location: Gray’s Reef Ocean Discovery Center
Address: 340 MLK Jr. Blvd, Suite A, Savannah, GA 31401
Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/VEsUu7uJ1Joc89Um6
Lunch Reception
Lunch Reception
Date: November 17, 2023
Time: 12:00 PM
Hosts: Gray’s Reef National Marine Sanctuary, Oceana, Tybee Island Marine Science Center
Location: Gray’s Reef Ocean Discovery Center
Address: 340 MLK Jr. Blvd, Suite A, Savannah, GA 31401
Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/VEsUu7uJ1Joc89Um6
Whales and Women Panel Discussion
Women make significant contributions to whale conservation. Hear about their stories, work, and journey in saving the North Atlantic right whale
Date: November 17, 2023
Time: 1:00 PM
Hosts: Gray’s Reef National Marine Sanctuary, Oceana, Tybee Island Marine Science Center
Location: Gray’s Reef Ocean Discovery Center
Address: 340 MLK Jr. Blvd, Suite A, Savannah, GA 31401
Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/VEsUu7uJ1Joc89Um6
Right Whale Rally
Sign making and art station, educational booths and activities, two inflatable calf-sized right whales, and lots of fun!
Date: November 18, 2023
Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Hosts: IFAW, Oceana, Tybee Island Marine Science Center, Loop it Up Savannah, Gray’s Reef National Marine Sanctuary
Location: Forsyth Park (Forsyth Park Farmers Market)
Address: 13 E Park Ave, Savannah, GA 31401
Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/Zz5RuLeC5cfhEeLW6
Marine Debris Clean Up
Marine Debris Clean Up. Meet at the Whale Tail in front of the Marine Science Center. Hosted by Clean Beach Tybee
Date: November 18, 2023
Time: 10:00 AM
Hosts: Clean Beach Tybee
Location: Tybee North Beach
Address: 37 Meddin Dr Tybee Island, GA 31328
Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/YuG73rvxJX2UqqhZ6
