Posts Tagged: South Carolina Aquarium

Oct 09

A Classic Fall Dish: Lowcountry Boil

One of the many reasons Charleston is such a beloved city and continues to win praise year after year is its rich culinary history. Food and cooking are deeply engrained in Charleston’s culture and there are a few local delicacies that you just can’t get anywhere else, including the famous…
Oct 08

Your Local Go-Tos for Sustainable Seafood

Fall is a perfect time of year to test your culinary skills in the kitchen. In honor of National Seafood Month, why not try your hand at some new seafood recipes? From Lowcountry Boils to oyster roasts to she crab soup, October is a great month to entertain family and…
Oct 03

The Rising Tide… of Marine Debris

The recent rash of nuisance flooding has not only brought headaches for downtown residents and commuters, but also marine debris. Marine debris—also known as litter, is human-created waste found in oceans and waterways. During the past few days we’ve experienced the excessive flooding—and an increase in marine debris on beaches…
Sep 30

Charleston: A City Under Siege

This past week our region experienced the highest tide in six years, driving home the name our area is known for — the Lowcountry. This nuisance flooding is only going to get worse as sea levels rise, and combined with other factors such as a strong tidal pull and tropical…
Sep 24

The Homeschool Explorers Club Helps Habitats

To kick off the 2015-16 school year, the Homeschool Explorers Club convened on September 16 to learn about Helping Habitats. The Aquarium’s team of education instructors assembled a full schedule of activities to keep students engaged both inside and outside the Aquarium. The young learners visited four educational stations throughout…
Sep 23

Good Catch Partners with Open Blue for the Cobia Cookoff!

October is National Seafood Month, and one of the ways we are celebrating is with a cookoff! On October 13, Good Catch and sustainable cobia farm Open Blue will host the Cobia Cookoff in Charleston, South Carolina. Four food bloggers chosen as finalists in Open Blue’s recipe contest will be…
Sep 18

Meet our Newest Residents, Red Ruffed Lemurs!

The South Carolina Aquarium has welcomed two red ruffed lemurs to their new home in Madagascar Journey! Josephine and Avior are getting acclimated to their new home, and we are excited for their debut this Friday, September 18. These furry friends’ journey from the Duke Lemur Center to Charleston went…
Sep 17

High School Intern Program: Summer 2015

by Ashley Bradt, Education Interpreter and High School Intern Program Manager Every summer, we have a group of interns that take over the Aquarium floor with vibrant energy and youthful smiles. I manage a group of ten high school students and it is my favorite time of the year! This…
Sep 16

Meet the Aquarium’s Director of Conservation, Albert George

“Conservation used to be about protecting the animals’ habitat. Now … it’s about protecting our habitat.” - Albert George Every day when he comes to work, Albert takes on challenges that, to some, may seem insurmountable. But for this charismatic individual, the conservation issues facing South Carolina’s future aren’t daunting.…
Sep 14

Aquarium Staff Participates in Dolphin Study in Florida

Just how healthy is the ocean along the East Coast? Dolphins could be key in finding the answer to that question and could also provide insight into long-term human health risks. Meghan Galipeau, Visitor Engagement Training Coordinator at the South Carolina Aquarium, recently participated in a dolphin study to answer…
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