Conservation

Aug 27

Oh Snap – Red Snapper Harvesting Reopened!

Have you heard the hype over red snapper this month? After an extended break to allow the population to rebuild, NOAA Fisheries approved of a limited harvest season in the southeast region (South Carolina, North Carolina, Georgia and the east coast of Florida). Red snapper is a popular catch by…
Jul 23

All the Single Oysters ♫ (all the single oysters..♫)

If you mention oysters to a South Carolina local, we tend to imagine the wintery weather surrounded by tables toppling over with succulent, steamed clusters. That’s because South Carolina’s season for wild oyster harvesting is typically October 1 – May 15, per South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) guidelines.…
May 01

Leatherback Sea Turtle Treated Near Hunting Island

Just weeks after the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) posted on Facebook about the influx of leatherback sea turtles to the Lowcountry, SCDNR and South Carolina Aquarium staff found themselves face-to-face with one of these gentle giants. On Saturday around 2:30 pm, our veterinary team received a call from…
Mar 19

Explore the Outdoors with Coastal Expeditions

Late last year, South Carolina Aquarium staff members were treated to a kayak excursion like no other. On a crisp fall afternoon, we dressed in our warmest waterproof gear and launched a fleet of kayaks into Shem Creek with Coastal Expeditions. The trip wasn’t just for fun, though—together, both organizations…
Mar 13

Craft Your Coastline: What’s Brewing with Oyster Restoration

Slimy, mouthwatering, revolting, or savory- each of us has a different word to describe the Eastern oyster or Crassostrea virginica. One thing that we can all agree on is their importance. This time of year, oyster roasts are a common trend unique to the Lowcountry. On February 21, Michael Hodges,…
Feb 19

A Blue Vision: A Bright Future for Our Oceans

The Great Ocean Tank, the largest habitat at the South Carolina Aquarium, served as the backdrop for the fourth Holland Lifelong Learning lecture. David Helvarg, Executive Director of an ocean conservation group called Blue Frontier, was given a warm Charleston welcome. Today, Helvarg organizes Blue Vision Summits, which bring together…
Dec 07

Biomedicine in Our Backyard: The Power of Blue Blood

Many families share the same Thanksgiving tradition of going around the table and saying something that they are thankful for. What did you say this past year? Your health? Your family? Something that is never mentioned, but arguably makes spending Thanksgiving with your family possible is...the horseshoe crab. If you’ve…
Nov 01

The Tide is High: Where Art and Action Collide

It was a very ominous evening as guests fought the sheets of rain to make it to the second Holland Lifelong Learning lecture of the season. After guests dried off, grabbed a glass of wine to warm up and found their seats, they were introduced to a real-life scient... errr…
Oct 04

Dolphins are Sounding the Alarm: Are We Listening?

On Wednesday, September 20, 150 guests enjoyed a brilliant sunset, small bites from Zoe’s Kitchen and sampled Ship’s Wheel Hard Cider. The cherry on top? Three groups of dolphins swam by easily visible from the South Carolina Aquarium’s Harbor Overlook Terrace. Bottlenose dolphins are a mainstay in the lowcountry and…
Aug 30

Conservationists Come in All Sizes: Betty & Louis Henderson

Betty and Louis Henderson are already making their mark on the world at just 7 and 4-years old. This summer, these tiny conservationists participated in the ActKIDvist Summer Challenge, an initiative dedicated to highlighting the meaningful impact kids are having on their communities. Betty and Louis got involved with ActKIDvist…
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