Category: News

Now that we’ve reopened, the Aquarium might look a little different during your next visit. Rest assured, we’re still committed to connecting you to water, wildlife and wild places, …

One goal of my Naturalist’s Notebook messages is to encourage young scientists to observe things happening in your own yards. There are many stories to be told as the …

There is an old saying you may have heard your grandparents use that goes like this, “Snug as a bug in a rug.” This comment might be used on …

Loggerhead (Caretta caretta) Stranding Location: Pawley’s Island, Georgetown, ScArrival Date: 05/11/2020Age: JuvenileWeight: 22 kg (47 pounds) Case History Sawyer was caught by a fisherman near Spring Street on Pawley’s …

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 …

My wife Candy got a real surprise this afternoon. She was looking for a large plastic flower pot for a project she was working on. Quite a few pots …

This morning I was working in the garden, one of my favorite activities. After planting potatoes and watermelons yesterday, I decided to prepare the next row in the garden …

Kemp’s Ridley (Lepidochelys kempii) Stranding Location: Cherry Grove Pier, North Myrtle Beach, SCArrival Date: 5/6/2020Age: JuvenileWeight: 11 kg (24lb) Case History Elliot was hooked by a fisherman off Cherry …

Have you enjoyed looking for your nature neighbors? How many animals and plants live around your home? Have you met all of them? Maybe it’s time for an assignment. …

Nature journaling is a great way to keep track of life cycles happening right in your own yard. I’ll share a nature timeline from my house with you. March …