Short Grain is bringing the Charleston community sustainable seafood on four wheels! This untraditional Japanese food truck by Shuai Wang and Corrie Wachob offers delicious and unique dishes prepared with local, seasonal ingredients. Sustainability has always been a priority for Short Grain, and we are thrilled that this rolling restaurant…
Sep
10
Sep
05
What do these famous artists have in common with the furry and cute primate from Madagascar? Well it turns out that they are all pretty talented painters. As part of the South Carolina Aquarium’s animal enrichment program, the lemurs were treated to a special activity and got to play around…
Sep
01
Kick off fall in the Lowcountry with the next installment in the Good Catch Dinner series that will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 16. Hosted by Southerly Restaurant and Patio, this dining experience is sure to be unique and exciting, as Chef Matt Martindale will be preparing each dish of…
Aug
20
Seeing a rehabilitated turtle being released back into the wild is one of the most rewarding moments for everyone involved in the Aquarium’s Sea Turtle Care Center. Sea turtle releases are truly an amazing sight to behold and represent the Sea Turtle Care Center's role in helping to ensure the future…
Aug
13
Now through August 14, we are celebrating the birthday of Charleston’s favorite loggerhead sea turtle, Caretta! The sassy and spunky star of the Great Ocean Tank is turning 28 and she will be treated to a special fishy birthday cake. Share in the celebration by signing her birthday card! Caretta…
Aug
12
Sharks are fascinating, yet often misunderstood. These captivating creatures have been portrayed in the media and pop culture as ferocious killers for years as a result of movies like “Jaws,” but the truth is that humans should be helping to protect them, not fear them. As top ocean predators, they…
Jul
30
Monday, August 31, savor an authentic Italian four-course Good Catch dinner at Pane e Vino! Chef Alfredo Temelini has prepared a mouthwatering menu with wine pairings that includes only the freshest, finest ingredients. A Good Catch Platinum Partner, Pane e Vino goes above and beyond, working with Good Catch Manager…
Jul
27
Choosing small, less common species may help replenish the ocean’s fish populations. A recent New Yorker article by John Donohue, The Case for Eating Small Fish, highlights one aspect of the urgent need for a shift in the worldwide seafood supply and demand chain. A potential approach we can take…
Jul
17
We are constantly striving to find new ways to protect the environment with improved Green efforts. From the energy efficiency of our building to the sustainable seafood choices we make, caring for the planet is at the heart of everything we do at the Aquarium. Whether you're planning a swanky…
Jul
15
Two endangered Kemp’s ridley sea turtles are back in the wild after successful rehabilitation by the South Carolina Aquarium Sea Turtle Rescue Program. The juvenile sea turtles, Prescott and Kingsbury, were part of a mass stranding event in New England in November 2014 where more than 1,000 sea turtles were…
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