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
17
Sep
16
“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
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…
Sep
10
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
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
18
Check out this fantastic video shot by Lowcountry photographer Kate Silvia. It was shot this summer off of Folly Beach, S.C. and shows some local bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) strand feeding! Strand feeding is a specialized style of feeding on fish that is observed in Charleston waters, as well as…
Aug
18
The South Carolina Aquarium, Charleston's number one family attraction, and Magnolia Plantation and Gardens, the city's most visited plantation, are offering families an opportunity to visit both attractions at a specially reduced price in September. A $5 discount off the admission price to the Aquarium and Magnolia is available beginning…
Aug
13
Loggerhead (Caretta caretta) Stranding Location: North Island, SC Arrival Date: 07/30/2015 Age: adult Weight: 75.7 kg (~167 pounds) Case History Brian Reece, a technician employed at Yawkey Wildlife Preserve, was out surveying for wild hogs when he came across this adult female loggerhead stuck in the sand at the high…
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