Currents

Jun 08
A young Kemp's ridley sea turtle gazes out of his tank window

The Perfect Day to Save a Sea Turtle

Picture this: It’s going to be a perfect day in the Lowcountry. The air is bright and clear with a faint trace of the humidity to come. The sun is rising beatifically above the horizon, promising a late-afternoon scorcher. But for now, the mild morning is cool, dewy and…
Jun 01

Four For The Ocean

No matter where you reside, you are tied to the ocean. She is the connective thread between countries, communities and cultures around the globe. She is equal parts calm and wild, shallow and cavernous, tough and fragile. She offers sanctuary for creatures big and small, sustaining life both above…
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…
Aug 07

The National Environmental Policy Act Impacts All

It’s been hard to focus this year; as we turn our attention in one direction, another crisis seems to be looming right outside of our range. As we continually encounter substantial situations and scenarios affecting our health and economy, the environment now faces detrimental exposure and impact from a…
Jul 24

Safe Fishing Practices: Reducing Sea Turtle Hooks

Tourism is a vital part of South Carolina’s economy. With a coastline rich with fresh seafood, beautiful beaches and fishing opportunities, tourists come to enjoy the beauty and bounty of our shores. One of the favored pastimes of South Carolina’s visitors is casting a baited hook into the surf.…
Jul 23

Meet our Good Catch Partner, The Glass Onion!

Good Catch partner restaurants are committed to sourcing a high portion of locally harvested seafood. It is this commitment to sustainable oceans and the preservation of our wild fish stocks that bring these restaurants to the front lines of the sustainable food movement. We love when Lowcountry restaurants align…
Jun 24

New Good Catch Partner – Piggly Wiggly on Hilton Head!

On Hilton Head Island, the local Piggly Wiggly is a gem on all accounts. Operating for more than half a century, it’s one of the few remaining family-owned grocery stores in South Carolina. Being a second-generation business is special on its own, but the store has developed since its…
Jun 24

A Conversation with Sea Pines Resort

Local and sustainable seafood options is what South Carolina Aquarium Good Catch promotes and celebrates. When the food you purchase is sourced locally, you are helping your community grow and thrive. When it’s sourced sustainably, you’re helping guarantee a healthy future for the environment it came from. The restaurants…
May 29

Celebrate World Sea Turtle Day!

June 16 is World Sea Turtle Day! Join us in the journey to protect these important, fascinating marine reptiles. Sea turtles have traveled the world's oceans since the time of dinosaurs, filling a vital role of maintaining balance in marine ecosystems. However, in the last 200 years human activities…
May 26

What’s Cooking: Pan Seared Triggerfish

Triggerfish may be a smaller species of fish, but they make up for it with big taste. Their white meat has a similar taste to crab meat when it's cooked, and has a sweetness that differentiates it from other fish. Under U.S. regulations, U.S. wild-caught gray triggerfish are sustainably…
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