Dolphin Communication Expert to Keynote Annual Coastal Science Symposium

The 11th Annual Coastal Science Symposium at the College of Coastal Georgia will once again bring together students, faculty, community members, and regional partners to showcase the scientific work taking place along Georgia’s coast. Hosted by the Department of Natural Sciences, the symposium is scheduled for Friday, Dec. 4, from 8:30 a.m. to noon at the Campus Center on the Brunswick campus.

The symposium celebrates student research, hands-on learning, conservation, and education. Since 2016, approximately 500 Coastal Georgia students have presented their experiential learning projects to the broader community. Community members are invited to attend and interact with students and community partners. The event provides students with an opportunity to practice presenting their work, strengthen their communication skills, build confidence, and prepare for graduate studies or careers in science.

This year’s keynote speaker is Dr. Kathleen Dudzinski, director of the Dolphin Communication Project. Dudzinski has studied dolphin behavior and communication for more than 35 years, specializing in how dolphins use tactile, behavioral, and acoustic signals to share information. Her research spans wild and managed dolphin populations around the world, and her work has been featured in documentaries, books, and educational programs.

The symposium is free and open to the public, and no registration is required. Visitors may park next to the Campus Center, which is accessible via the main campus entrance on Altama Avenue. More information is available at www.ccga.edu/coastalscience.

For more information, contact Dr. Min-Cheng Tu, assistant professor of environmental science, at mtu@ccga.edu.