Most salt-water anglers never get to see the fish they catch in their natural habitat. On this program, we will! Both natural and artificial reefs provide food and shelter for marine animals like fish, sea turtles, and corals. Join us as we explore the remarkable world of Georgia's reefs and the opportunies they provide for fishing and for diving.
First we'll visit Gray's Reef National Marine Sanctuary. Located 17 nautical miles east of Sapelo Island, Gray's Reef is something of a crossroads where both northern and tropical species can be found. We'll be there for the summer return of the magnificent and graceful manta rays underwater, and above we'll explore the NOAA research vessel, Ferrel.
Next we'll dive on some of Georgia's artificial reefs and see their very natural wonder. Because only 5 percent of Georgia's continental shelf is made up of areas like Gray's Reef, artificial reefs have been used to enhance fishing opportunities off Georgia's coast. From World War II wrecks and sunken tugboats to concrete pre-formed "flounder hotels", they are a nice place for marine animals to live, and a fascinating place for us to visit.
Related Links
www.scubadiving.com
Information on diving off Georgia's coast and volunteer diving opportunities.
www.gofishgeorgia.com
Learn more about Georgia's artificial reefs or saltwater fishing rules and regulations.
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
A branch of the U.S. Department of Commerce whose primary responsibility is to conserve and wisely manage the nation's coastal and marine resources, and to describe and predict changes in the Earth's environment.
National Marine Sanctuaries Program
The mission of NOAA's National Marine Sanctuaries Program is to serve as the trustee for the nation's system of marine protected areas, to conserve, protect and enhance their biodiversity, ecological integrity, and cultural legacy.
www.gofishgeorgia.com
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The underwater world of Georgia will be explored for both research and recreation.
The Georgia Outdoors crew, with a full oxygen tank strapped in place, will travel to the spring-fed Flint River. There, we'll survey the enormous striped bass that congregate in the chilly blue hole springs, which average a shivering 68 degrees year round.
The underwater world of Georgia will be explored for both research and recreation.
The Georgia Outdoors crew, with a full oxygen tank strapped in place, will travel to the spring-fed Flint River. There, we'll survey the enormous striped bass that congregate in the chilly blue hole springs, which average a shivering 68 degrees year round. 
First we'll join forces with Barb Zoodsma, a marine biologist who spends her days flying over the Atlantic Ocean looking for the migrating right whale. The northern right whale is endangered; there are only about 300 of these creatures left in the world spread out in miles and miles of ocean. It is like looking for the proverbial needle in a haystack. 
First we'll join forces with Barb Zoodsma, a marine biologist who spends her days flying over the Atlantic Ocean looking for the migrating right whale. The northern right whale is endangered; there are only about 300 of these creatures left in the world spread out in miles and miles of ocean. It is like looking for the proverbial needle in a haystack. 
Most salt-water anglers never get to see the fish they catch in their natural habitat. On this program, we will! Both natural and artificial reefs provide food and shelter for marine animals like fish, sea turtles, and corals. Join us as we explore the remarkable world of Georgia's reefs and the opportunies they provide for fishing and for diving.
Eco-tourism unites travel with ecology, and often with local history. Most people associate eco-tourism with exotic locales far and wide – but eco-tourism is available right here in your own home state.
Eco-tourism unites travel with ecology, and often with local history. Most people associate eco-tourism with exotic locales far and wide – but eco-tourism is available right here in your own home state.
Below the surface of the earth is a tremendous resource that many of us take advantage of – spring water. We'll explore springs around the state for their beauty, their importance in the environment and we'll even visit some ole-fashioned cold-water swimming holes.
Below the surface of the earth is a tremendous resource that many of us take advantage of – spring water. We'll explore springs around the state for their beauty, their importance in the environment and we'll even visit some ole-fashioned cold-water swimming holes.
Mild winters and long springs and falls invite Georgians to do everything from rafting and hiking to hunting and fishing. This show recommends four outdoor activities for every month of the year.
Any weekend throughout the year offers plenty of outdoor recreation opportunities in Georgia. Mild winters and long springs and falls invite Georgians to do everything from rafting and hiking to hunting and fishing.
Georgia Outdoors examines a few of our most beloved sea creatures … and a few that you may not know about!
Georgia Outdoors examines a few of our most beloved sea creatures … and a few that you may not know much about!