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Mar 16

Sea Turtle 101: What Do Sea Turtles See?

Imagine gliding through the ocean, just below the water's surface. Your vision, clear and sharp, allows you to peer out into the open sea at long distances. Passing through the filtered rays of sunlight, your head breaks the surface for a breath of air. Up here, you're a bit…
Mar 17
interns kayaking

Interns in the Field with Coastal Expeditions

On a bright and sunny Sunday in February, our high school interns got the opportunity to explore the world outside our walls, specifically, Shem Creek, with the help of Coastal Expeditions. Armed with paddles, life jackets, sunscreen and a desire for…
Dec 01

An Ode to Parents

It was in the spring that our worlds were turned upside down. The country went into a state of national crisis, with schools closing their doors and businesses urging employees to work remotely. Stay-at-home orders were instated to protect the public health. These were uncharted waters, and parents, as…
Apr 14

Practice Social Distancing with Dolphins, Too!

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 National Dolphin Day, we wanted to take some time virtually connecting with Meghan, our resident dolphin expert at the Aquarium,…
Mar 04

Sex, Drugs and Seaslime

What better way to get into the Valentine’s Day spirit than by reigniting your love affair with the ocean? To do just that, the South Carolina Aquarium welcomed Dr. Ellen Prager, renowned marine biologist and acclaimed author, to discuss her title, “Sex, Drugs and Seaslime.” With heart-shaped pizza in…
Jan 28

Wild Ideas: Learning From Nature to Solve Human Problems

Over 160 guests walked through the College of Charleston’s Cistern Yard and into the newly renovated Rita Hollings Building. Deborah Bidwell, College of Charleston senior instructor, was our guide into a relatively new field of science called biomimicry. With over 25 years of experience, Bidwell looks to the natural…
Dec 10

Microplastics & Mega Problems: Pollution Solutions in the Lowcountry

On November 21, guests flooded into the South Carolina Aquarium’s Great Hall with one thing on their mind: plastic. The third Holland Lifelong Learning lecture of the season featured not one, but two plastic experts, Dr. John Weinstein, chair of biology at the Citadel, and Lia Colabello, principal of Plastic Pollution…
Dec 04

Gifting Green

It's the holiday season, which means holiday shopping and gifts under the tree! Have you ever thought about how your holiday experience affects your local community and environment? Turns out, how and where we shop can negatively impact the environment! Not to worry – there are tons of ways…
Oct 25

Life Through a Lens: An Evening With Wildlife Photographer, Scott Snider

After a short journey to Daniel Island, guests filled Dockery’s and were ready for an adventure. We welcomed Scott Snider, a renowned natural history filmmaker whose work takes him around the world as an accomplished, underwater long lens and macro cinematographer. Snider is also the South Carolina Aquarium Education…
Oct 11

The Other TSA: Keeping Turtle Species Safe

It's that time of year — time to plunge into another season of Holland Lifelong Learning. This six-part adult lecture series, now in its fifth year, strives to connect adults with scientists in a comfortable and casual setting. What was on tap for this year’s opener? Pawley’s Island Brewing’s…
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