About the project
Estuarine ecosystems are some of the most productive and diverse habitats on earth and play a critical role in the health and well-being of coastal communities. Estuarine fishes are a vital component of these ecosystems, serving as indicators of environmental health and supporting recreational and commercial fisheries. Historically, a lack of public media and guides on game and large charismatic fish species in Georgia estuaries has contributed to challenges in identifying fishes in their juvenile stages, which may look very different from their adult morphologies. To address this need, the Sapelo Island National Estuarine Research Reserve envisioned a suite of professional communications products designed to support the existing outreach, education, and monitoring efforts of regional partners.
About these resources
The project team created these videos in partnership with University of Georgia Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant to highlight the diversity of species that live in coastal Georgia estuaries.