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Georgia’s 100-mile coast is unparalleled. This diverse coastline is home to treasured landscapes, extraordinary wildlife, and some of the most productive ecosystems on the planet.
Hear what makes this place so special from the people who value it most.
Endless stories flow from here. A patchwork of conservationists, educators, researchers, and advocates all work together toward a common goal — to protect coastal Georgia’s beloved wild species and the habitats on which they depend. Learn more about the people working to help maintain our wildlife populations and preserve the ecology of this special region for generations to come.
Dr. Dionne Hoskins-Brown
Meet Dr. Dionne Hoskins-Brown, NOAA Research Fishery Biologist + Savannah State University Associate Professor.
Dr. Dionne Hoskins-Brown is NOAA’s acting Population and Ecosystem Monitoring Division’s Habitat Ecology Branch chief. She also serves as a Research Fishery Biologist, whose focus area is Cooperative Programs for the Southeast Fisheries Science Center, at Savannah State University.
Meet Dr. Abby Sterling, Director of Manomet’s Georgia Bight Shorebird Conservation Initiative.
Dr. Abby Sterling works with partners along the Georgia and South Carolina coast using science and collaboration to address threats to shorebirds and the incredible places they depend on. Abby has been on the Georgia coast since 2007, now living in historic Brunswick with her husband, their new son, and their old dog.
Dr. Abby Sterling
Meet Dr. Abby Sterling, Director of Manomet’s Georgia Bight Shorebird Conservation Initiative.
Dr. Abby Sterling works with partners along the Georgia and South Carolina coast using science and collaboration to address threats to shorebirds and the incredible places they depend on. Abby has been on the Georgia coast since 2007, now living in historic Brunswick with her husband, their new son, and their old dog.
Mark Dodd
Meet Mark Dodd, Sea Turtle Program Coordinator with the Georgia Department of Natural Resources.
A wildlife biologist who manages the Georgia DNR’s Sea Turtle Conservation Program, Mark is responsible for management and conservation efforts for a variety of threatened and endangered species. He oversees the Georgia Sea Turtle Cooperative, a dedicated network of researchers, agency employees, and volunteers who conduct sea turtle monitoring on every barrier island in the state.
Partners of Our Georgia Coast
The Our Georgia Coast campaign is designed to shine a spotlight on the essential work of our partners in preservation. We encourage you to learn more
about the inspiring coastal Georgians featured in this first video series—visit their websites to learn more and support their efforts.
