General Information About Ossabaw Island - Research and Education
The education and research opportunities of a relatively
undisturbed barrier island are rare and valuable. Examples of some
research activities on the island include an evaluation of tooth
wear and survival of vasectomized, rehabilitated deer fawns;
investigations into invasive plants such as the tallowtree, and
archaeological documentation. Other ongoing studies include annual
monitoring of sea turtle nesting success, and neotropical migratory
land birds, an evaluation of the impact of deer and feral hogs on
the islands vegetation, and monitoring of various pathogens in
wildlife. Currently, the Department of Natural Resources
(DNR) Wildlife Resources Division and The Ossabaw Island
Foundation cooperate to provide access for research on the
island. The Ossabaw Island Foundation also offers educational
opportunities that range from day excursions for students to
extensive field trips for colleges, high schools and other
educational organizations. All academic disciplines (cultural and
scientific) provide valid opportunities for research and education,
which should encompass Ossabaw's unique ecology and natural and
cultural history.
