Get your shuckers ready - 'tis the season of Lowcountry oyster roasts! Between now and early spring, you'll find oyster roasts happening all around town. Have you ever thought about... read more →
You may be familiar with seeing triggerfish dishes on the menu nowadays, but years ago these were considered nothing but a trash fish. In fact, they were somewhat of a... read more →
We at the Aquarium go to great lengths to prepare for any natural disaster. Once a tropical storm or hurricane becomes a possible threat to Charleston, our team immediately springs... read more →
Do you know that just beyond the boundaries of Charleston lies some of the most important land and water for loggerhead sea turtles? Comprised of over 66,000 undeveloped acres that... read more →
It’s that time of the year again when some friendly faces grace the waterways around the Lowcountry – that’s right, the West Indian manatees are back! You might recognize manatees... read more →
Green Sea Turtle (Chelonia mydas) Stranding Location: Hilton Head Island, SC Arrival Date: 6/15/18 Age: Juvenile Weight: 6.3 kg (13.8 lbs) Case History This young, juvenile green sea turtle was... read more →
Remember when the rare “bomb cyclone” event touched down in the Lowcountry in January 2018? While some of us were enjoying the bonus time off by building snowmen or sipping... read more →
Can technology be used to connect us on a deeper level with the natural world? On March 16, the South Carolina Aquarium welcomed esteemed speakers to dive deeper into this... read more →
As the New Year approaches, you might be thinking about how you can do just a little bit more for the environment. Ultimately, what’s good for the environment is good... read more →
Happy National Seafood Month! If you’re like me, you’ve been counting the days until the first oyster roast of the season. Even when October has come and gone, we can... read more →