they are doing some research that will benefit the hobby as well,
taken from the research section;
Bacterial Succession in the Georgia Aquarium: This project, in collaboration with the University of Georgia, will be the first complete analysis of bacterial succession in a major aquarium, and will give a better understanding of how bacteria affect water chemistry and fish health.
Veterinary Services Clinical Research: The Georgia Aquarium animal health facility conducts ground-breaking research. The facility analyzes nutrition, treatments and blood chemistry. The clinical research benefits both the exhibit animals as well as wild populations.
Coral Bleaching, Recovery and Conservation Project: This long-term monitoring project in Fiji is sponsored by the Henry Foundation and is in collaboration with the Georgia Institute of Technology. The project studies Caribbean coral genetics and live rock cultivation.