Currents

Nov 11

Meet the Scaly Residents of Remote Bulls Island

How much do you know about the American alligator (Alligator mississippiensi)? This species has had a rocky history, but were put on a path to success thanks to the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Decades ago, this reptile (the largest in North America, in fact!) was hunted almost to extinction. Under…
Oct 10

Climate Change is Now… Here’s What We Can Do

71% of our world is covered by ocean. The ocean makes life possible by absorbing carbon dioxide to cool our atmosphere, producing oxygen and providing an invaluable food source. Phytoplankton accounts for over half the oxygen we breathe – we owe our very existence to some of the ocean’s…
Oct 05

Meet You at the Trading Post!

Visit the Trading Post to trade in your finds, earn points and leave with cool natural artifacts! Learn about the natural environment when you bring in artifacts. Our education interpreters will answer questions about your finds, and you’ll accumulate points to trade for other cool natural artifacts. (Psst… if…
Sep 28

The Story of Frankenfish

October is almost here, folks, and we have so much to celebrate: cooler temperatures, the changing of the seasons, Halloween and last but not least, National Seafood Month (wahoo!). As we enter this month-long celebration of seafood, we want to draw your attention to some things you can do…
Sep 18

Reeling In Reef Research Efforts

“This is the first time we’ve ran out of lionfish to cull before we ran out of bottom time,” Markus declares as he’s back on the water’s surface, doffing dive gear. Markus was just finishing up a dive offshore at Marine Protected Area 53 (MPA 53) with Arnold, principal…
Sep 11

Seven Ways You Can Help Protect Sea Turtles

You can help protect sea turtles from hatchlings to adulthood. The Aquarium and Sea Turtle Care Center™ offer many tips and opportunities to give back to this incredible species. Learn more below. 1. Clean the Beach The close of summer also marks the end of sea turtle nesting season.…
Aug 08

Rain Gardens

Rain Gardens: Working with Nature to Mitigate Climate Change Impacts Does your front yard transform to a pond each time it rains? Does your driveway become a river during a storm? Unfortunately, this is becoming the reality for many South Carolinians, especially in urban areas. With an increase…
Aug 08

What’s That Sound?

What's that sound? We can tell you one thing: it’s not seismic testing! As you might have heard, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control recently opposed permits to begin seismic testing off our coast. Seismic testing is a way to measure the geological makeup of the…
Jul 09

Green Your Grilling

Outdoor play, delicious food and cold drinks on a hot summer day – there’s nothing like a cookout to bring together friends and family! Unfortunately, widespread grilling can take a toll on our environment. Excess smoke emission, meat and single-use waste can leave a substantial carbon footprint. Before you…
Jul 09

Sea Turtle Releases: Behind the Scenes

Summer is upon us! The weather is humid, the waters are warm and the sun is blazing hot. It's the season of long afternoons at the beach, swimming in the ocean waves, rosé all day and of course, local sea turtle releases! There are many moving parts that go…
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