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    Explore Intertidal Marine Life in Tybee Island

    Sift and seine the intertidal zone with center admission included

    4.5 stars• 1.3K reviews
    From$26/ personincl. taxes and fees

    Duration

    1 hour

    Includes

    Center admission, Educator

    Highlights

    Pull a 10-foot seine net through waist-deep water, then sift wet sand to spot and learn about intertidal marine life. Catch, examine, and release animals like pompanos, silversides, sea jellies, and crabs during this 1-hour program.

    • Join a 1-hour guided sift-and-seine program
    • Pull a 10-foot seine net through waist-deep water
    • Catch, examine, and release common intertidal marine life
    • Sift wet sand on the beach to find sandy-bottom organisms
    • Use your booking for Marine Science Center admission

    What's Included

    • Center admission

    Things to know

    Under 18 must be accompanied by a paid adult. Recommended for participants 9 years and older due to kneeling in the ocean and getting wet.

    Cancellation Policy

    Cancel at least 24 hours in advance for a full refund. No-shows are not refunded. If cancelled due to inclement weather, you will be refunded except for any service fees.

    FAQs

    Plan for ages 9 and up since you’ll kneel in the ocean and get wet. Anyone under 18 must attend with a paid adult.

    Wear a swimsuit and/or a cover-up that can get wet. Wear shoes that are easy to remove or that can get wet.

    Check in at the cashier station at the front entrance. At the start time, meet your educator outside at the large whale tail at the front of the building.

    Meeting details

    37 Meddin Drive, Tybee Island, GA 31328

    Experience provided by Tybee Island Marine Science Center
    Experience provided by Tybee Island Marine Science Center

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    $26.50

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    $23.32

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    $23.32

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    $23.32

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    Review summary

    4.5
    Excellent
    1.3K reviews•Google Maps

    This small but engaging marine science center wins hearts with its conservation-focused mission and genuinely helpful staff. Visitors appreciate that it's an ethical alternative to typical aquariums, with proceeds clearly going toward animal care and rehabilitation. The hands-on touch tank gets consistent praise, especially with younger kids, and the beach walk programs offer educational experiences where groups have spotted dolphins right offshore. Families love the outdoor playground and interactive exhibits spread across three stories, plus tracking screens that monitor whales and ships. The experience is intentionally compact, taking most visitors about 30-45 minutes to explore. Some guests expecting a large-scale aquarium may find the number of live exhibits smaller than anticipated, though what's here clearly resonates with the conservation-minded approach. The staff consistently earns high marks for being patient, knowledgeable, and wonderful with children's endless questions. Located conveniently near the beach with easy access, it's positioned as a meaningful way to support marine conservation while enjoying your island visit, particularly appealing if you're traveling with curious kids.

    What people are saying

    Review 1 of 5
    5/5

    This place is a great place to learn about local Marine life. Admission is good all day and it's right next to the beach. If you're an adult walking around without kids it may only take 30 minutes to see everything but this place could easily keep kids busy for maybe an hour or more. As soon as we walked in we were right in time for a sea turtle feeding. The staff was very knowledgeable and friendly. They have a handful of ocean/sea life there and I really enjoyed the little sea turtles.

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    Ani D

    April 4, 2026

    Review 1 of 1
    5/5

    This place is a great place to learn about local Marine life. Admission is good all day and it's right next to the beach. If you're an adult walking around without kids it may only take 30 minutes to see everything but this place could easily keep kids busy for maybe an hour or more. As soon as we walked in we were right in time for a sea turtle feeding. The staff was very knowledgeable and friendly. They have a handful of ocean/sea life there and I really enjoyed the little sea turtles.

    Photo of Ani D

    Ani D

    April 4, 2026

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