Creating a lionfish experience It is the first time in Aquarium history that an exhibit has been created solely for lionfish. Creating the exhibit takes approximately three days and the... read more →
Name: Shannon Howard Occupation: Senior Biologist With the South Carolina Aquarium since: 2003 as a volunteer and 2005 as a staff member Hometown: Ottawa, Ohio When I was a kid,... read more →
CHARLESTON, S.C. — May 23, 2014 — Today a team of more than 15 South Carolina Aquarium staff moved three large male nurse sharks into the Aquarium's 385,000-gallon Great Ocean... read more →
Name: David Wilkins Occupation: Curator With the South Carolina Aquarium since: 1999 Hometown: Hattiesburg, Mississippi When I was a kid, I wanted to be: an astronaut. I grew up watching... read more →
When Roxann and Stephen considered venues for their wedding, the South Carolina Aquarium was a natural choice. Roxann had just received her Ph.D. in veterinary sciences, and wedding at the... read more →
CHARLESTON, S.C. — March 26, 2014 — Once the subject of sea lore and myth, live mermaids are making a splash at the South Carolina Aquarium this spring break. For... read more →
“I’m walking on sunshine…”! Our gopher tortoises were singing praises to the sunshine yesterday during their afternoon stroll. We took four of our gopher tortoises outside to Liberty Square for... read more →
Sea Life by Starlight is the Aquarium’s annual fundraising auction hosted by the South Carolina Aquarium Alliance. The live- and silent-auction was a resounding success, spurred on by winter-themed cocktails... read more →
The South Carolina Aquarium is thrilled to accept the Wedding Wire Rated Award. Thanks to your reviews, this award is a reflection of our tireless efforts to improve the quality... read more →