Have you heard the hype over red snapper this month? After an extended break to allow the population to rebuild, NOAA Fisheries approved of a limited harvest season in the southeast region (South Carolina, North Carolina, Georgia and the east coast of Florida). Red snapper is a popular catch by…
Aug
27
Jul
23
If you mention oysters to a South Carolina local, we tend to imagine the wintery weather surrounded by tables toppling over with succulent, steamed clusters. That’s because South Carolina’s season for wild oyster harvesting is typically October 1 – May 15, per South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) guidelines.…
Jul
13
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 includes four barrier islands (and just a ferry ride away!) is Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge. So, what’s so special…
Jun
28
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 by their robust, gray bodies and their rounded, flat tail. Oftentimes the only thing you may see peeking up from…
Apr
27
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 hot chocolate, marine animals were “chilling out” (quite literally) along South Carolina’s coast. Local shrimp and fish species are still…
Apr
13
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 question. Watch the night’s virtual keynote and panel in full below: The evening began with a virtual keynote from Richard…
Apr
03
Living in the Lowcountry, we are guided by historical traditions that center on seafood. We anxiously rifle our shuckers out of the kitchen drawer to take to annual oyster roasts. We save our daily newspapers to spread across the table where the delicious contents of Lowcountry boil will end up.…
Mar
13
Slimy, mouthwatering, revolting, or savory- each of us has a different word to describe the Eastern oyster or Crassostrea virginica. One thing that we can all agree on is their importance. This time of year, oyster roasts are a common trend unique to the Lowcountry. On February 21, Michael Hodges,…
Feb
19
The Great Ocean Tank, the largest habitat at the South Carolina Aquarium, served as the backdrop for the fourth Holland Lifelong Learning lecture. David Helvarg, Executive Director of an ocean conservation group called Blue Frontier, was given a warm Charleston welcome. Today, Helvarg organizes Blue Vision Summits, which bring together…
Dec
28
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 for us, as our well-being is intrinsically linked to a healthy earth. This is especially true if you’re a seafood…
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