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Mission Statement
The mission of the Tybee Island
Marine Science Center is to promote the appreciation,
conservation, and understanding of the marine ecosystem of
coastal Georgia through education and service.
History of TIMSC
Marine education programs on Tybee
Island began in 1987 with beach walks and seining. These classes
were offered as an outreach program from the University of
Georgia Marine Extension Service. After tremendous response, the
outreach program merited a location of its own. In May 1988,
only a year later, the Tybee Island Marine Science Center opened
its doors.
The initial sponsors of the Center were the City of Tybee Island
and the University of Georgia, Marine Extension Service. These
two groups were joined in 1990 by the National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Gray's Reef National Marine
Sanctuary. The formation of the Tybee Island Marine Science
Foundation in 1990 established another major sponsor.
Currently, the Center is co-sponsored by the Tybee Island Marine
Science Foundation, the City of Tybee Island, and NOAA Gray?s
Reef National Marine Sanctuary. The Foundation is the primary
sponsor and provides fundraising support and a Board of
Directors.
Volunteers and interns continue to be an integral part of the
operation of the Center. Their assistance contributes greatly to
the success of the facility.
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