If you’ve ever attended a South Carolina Aquarium litter sweep in the community, you’ve contributed to a growing citizen science dataset. To date, more than 1,950 litter sweep participants... read more →
You just walked up the main pathway to the Aquarium, and you’re standing by The Shallows looking out over the water. Shipping vessels are passing by, a sailboat glides... read more →
There are ample ways to get from point A to point B; our animals at the Aquarium display a variety every day! As they’re making moves crawling, slithering,... read more →
As water temperatures rise, so do our chances of seeing manatees as they migrate from Florida. Murky waters make it difficult to discern true population numbers here in South... read more →
Monkeys, and stingrays and turtles... oh my! These are just some of the animals Dr. Jamie Torres, our new director of veterinary care, has had the pleasure of working... read more →
What do Florida manatees, Molokini Crater and Rachel Carson have in common? Well, they all spark notable stories and memories for Dr. Sara McDonald, the newest member of the... read more →
Here at the Aquarium, we understand the intrinsic link between climate change and the charismatic animals we care for. Sea turtles are losing their nesting grounds as a... read more →
Coming Full Circle The Life and Legacy of the Just Family “To be able to say I am doing a project in this community is humbling; coming full... read more →
When Will We Reopen? These are interesting times we’re facing; streets are deserted, businesses are closed, people are peeking through their windows instead of greeting each other face-to-face.... read more →
Social distancing is our new normal for the foreseeable future, but for the local dolphin population, it's a practice we should always have in place! Since today is... read more →