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Sep 28

The Story of Frankenfish

October is almost here, folks, and we have so much to celebrate: cooler temperatures, the changing of the seasons, Halloween and last but not least, National Seafood Month (wahoo!). As we enter this month-long celebration of seafood, we want to draw your attention to some things you can do…
Aug 30
Apr 24

Spring is Softie Season

Beyond azaleas blooming, birds chirping, and bridge runners running, there’s another major signal that spring is in the air – and waters – of the Lowcountry! Between mid to late March, soft-shell crabs, or “softies” as we occasionally call them, start showing up throughout our waterways. However, the first sign…
Mar 01

Love on Land and Sea: An Evening with Ron Magill

Over 200 guests packed into the Aquarium’s Great Hall on Thursday, February 7. Greeted by a sampling of “aphrodisiac” oysters from Raw 167, chocolate covered strawberries and champagne, the stage was set for a very special speaker, Ron Magill. Ron Magill has had quite a career; he’s been with Zoo…
Feb 21

Not All Grouper Species are a “Good Catch”

Chances are, you’ve chowed down on a grouper sandwich before. We can’t deny that grouper is delicious! Though there are many different species of grouper, not all are a “good catch”. Goliath grouper, in particular, are more significantly important being in the wild than being on your plate. Goliath grouper…
Feb 05

Unearthing a Mystery: Stories from Marine Mammal Paleontologists

On Wednesday, January 16, 130 guests filed into the College of Charleston School of Science and Math lecture hall. Having just toured the Mace Brown Museum of Natural History, guests were already filled with questions and eager to learn from real-life paleontologists, Sarah Michalies, Collections Manager at the Mace Brown…
Nov 27

How to Host Your Own Oyster Roast

Get your shuckers ready - 'tis the season of Lowcountry oyster roasts! Between now and early spring, you'll find oyster roasts happening all around town. Have you ever thought about hosting your own? Check out our step-by-step guide on how to host your own oyster roast! To host your own…
Oct 26

Trash fish? No, Triggerfish!

You may be familiar with seeing triggerfish dishes on the menu nowadays, but years ago these were considered nothing but a trash fish. In fact, they were somewhat of a nuisance for fishermen who were trying to catch other, more commercially important, species. Triggerfish were the byproduct, or bycatch, of…
Oct 15

Scavengers & Thieves: Protecting Birds We Can’t Live Without

On October 9, adult learners flocked to the second Holland Lifelong Learning lecture of the season. The Holland Lifelong Learning series introduces guests to issues that impact the environment locally and on a global scale. This lecture, “Scavengers and Thieves: Protecting Birds We Can’t Live Without,” highlighted the planet’s avian…
Oct 08

A Balancing Act: Understanding Life on Local Reefs

This year’s first Holland Lifelong Learning lecture focused on a project happening beyond our walls. What does the ocean floor look like 20 miles, 50 miles or 100 miles offshore? To answer that question, the sold-out crowd welcomed South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) Artificial Reef Manager, Robert Martore.…
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