Atlantic Ocean

The Atlantic Ocean touches the southeast corner of Georgia. The ocean is the home of the Right Whale during its mating season. Loggerhead Sea Turtles come ashore on the barrier islands to lay their eggs. Gray’s Reef is a national marine sanctuary located off the coast of Savannah. The Atlantic Ocean region is rich with wildlife diversity, as it is known as the “armpit of the east coast,” meaning that Georgia’s shoreline is the innermost pocket of water between Maine and Florida.The Atlantic Ocean touches the southeast corner of Georgia. The ocean is the home of the Right Whale during its mating season. Loggerhead Sea Turtles come ashore on the barrier islands to lay their eggs. Gray’s Reef is a national marine sanctuary located off the coast of Savannah. The Atlantic Ocean region is rich with wildlife diversity, as it is known as the “armpit of the east coast,” meaning that Georgia’s shoreline is the innermost pocket of water between Maine and Florida. Many different plants and animals funnel into the part of the ocean along the Georgia coast. Some animals in this region include shrimp, crabs, oysters, right whales, dolphins, loggerhead sea turtles, fish, and manatees. Some plants in this region include seaweed, pennyworts, algae, seagrass, sea oats (along coast), and morning glories (along coast).