Difficulty

easy

Duration

1–2 hours

Fitness Level

Suitable for all ages and fitness levels since it involves light walking and shallow water exploration.

Overview

Experience hands-on coastal exploration with Sift 'N' Seine at Tybee Marine Science Center. Discover Georgia’s tidal marsh life through interactive seine netting and marine exhibits on Tybee Island’s scenic shores.

Tybee Island, Georgia

Sift 'N' Seine - Includes Center Admission

Recommended for Children 6 and Older • 1 hour • Catch Pompanos, Silversides, Sea Jellies, & Crabs

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Date

Tue, Oct 14

Travelers

2

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About This Adventure

Sift 'N' Seine

Under 18 must be accompanied by paid Adult

Duration

1 hour

About

Discover the marine life of the intertidal zone through seining. Pull a ten-foot seine net through waist deep water to catch, examine, and release marine life. Commonly caught organisms include pompanos, silversides, mullets, sea jellies, and crabs. After seining, we’ll explore the marine life of the sandy bottom by sifting various organisms from the wet sand on the beach. Recommended for participants nine years and older.

Your program includes center admission. Just show your emailed receipt to the cashier at entry.

Adventure Tips

Wear waterproof shoes

Bring sturdy shoes that can get wet and muddy since you’ll be wading through tidal flats during the seine netting.

Check tide schedules

Plan your visit around low tide for the best chances to explore exposed marsh areas teeming with marine life.

Bring sun protection

Apply sunscreen and wear a hat—Tybee’s coastal sun can be intense even on breezy days.

Listen to the guides

Pay attention to the Marine Science Center educators who share valuable insights and ensure safe handling of all sea creatures.

Local Insights

Wildlife

Juvenile blue crabs
Atlantic silversides (small schooling fish)

History

Tybee Island has played an important role in coastal navigation since its historic lighthouse was first lit in 1736, serving as a guide for ships entering Savannah's harbor.

Conservation

The Marine Science Center actively promotes coastal habitat preservation and educates visitors on reducing human impact in sensitive marsh environments.