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May 01

Your Blue Mind: Aquariums and Mental Health

Let’s meditate a moment on water. Studies show that being in, on, under or near it can have positive effects on mental health. It can lower anxiety and reduce stress, while bolstering feelings of happiness and calm. It sustains life on Earth, while rejuvenating us in ways that may... read more →
    Mar 01

    12 Ways to Connect to Nature Around Charleston

    Whether you’re a Lowcountry local or visiting Charleston for some “R&R,” it’s likely that you’re looking to connect to the diverse environments of the Carolina coast in one way or another. Here at the South Carolina Aquarium, we’re pretty into nature... almost like it’s our job (wink). If you’re... read more →
      Sep 08

      Data Drives Decisions

      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 have removed over two million pieces of debris from our natural areas and documented it all in the Litter-Free Digital... read more →
        Sep 07
          Aug 08

          Take Climate Action: Making Moves

          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, flying, swimming or a mixture of the aforementioned, we should consider our own transportation plans. The start of a new... read more →
            May 09

            History’s Mistaken Mermaids

            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 Carolina, but that doesn’t mean we can’t plan for safe wildlife watching as we await their arrival! The scientific order... read more →
              Apr 22
                Feb 08

                Meet Our New Director of Conservation, Dr. Sara McDonald

                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 South Carolina Aquarium family! Sara is our new director of conservation at the Aquarium. We're excited to see where we... read more →
                  Feb 07

                  Take Climate Action

                  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 result of rising seas and erosion. Some arrive at the Sea Turtle Care Center™ facing ailments like fibropapillomatosis, a disease... read more →
                    Feb 12
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