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E. Weeks
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Science writer Erin Weeks is based in Charleston, SC and covers all things marine for SCDNR. Before returning to her hometown in 2014, Erin wrote about science for research institutes and news outlets in Washington, D.C., Boston, and Durham. She holds an undergraduate degree from the University of South Carolina and an M.S. from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Topping out at two feet long, the gray-green Kemp’s ridley (Lepidochelys kempii) is the smallest and most endangered sea turtle in the world. Despite half a century of conservation efforts,…
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We’re Hiring: Diadromous Fishes Technician
The SCDNR Diadromous Fishes Program is seeking a motivated individual for an hourly technician position for the 2023-2024 sampling seasons. This employee will assist with statewide sampling projects conducted in…
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We’re Hiring: Sea Turtle Seasonal Technician (CLOSED)
Editor’s note: This position is closed as of 4/24/2022. Position Description The SCDNR Marine Turtle Conservation Program is seeking a motivated individual for a seasonal technician position for the 2022…
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Enjoy SCDNR Beaches & Islands? Take This Survey
Spring in coastal South Carolina is a special time: while our friends to the north are zipped up against another month or more of cold weather, our thoughts return to…
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Behind “Ghost Bird”: Key Discoveries about the Elusive Black Rail
Earlier this month, a rare, fascinating marsh bird called the black rail appeared somewhere new: on the front page of the Post & Courier, South Carolina’s oldest daily newspaper. Using…
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What To Do When You Have 50,000 Seedlings and No Students to Plant Them
The team was ready for a blue-ribbon year. With 60 participating schools, brand new greenhouses and a finely tuned process for growing Spartina grass, they anticipated a record-breaking season of…
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Five Takeaways from a Public Flounder Survey
Last December, we shared the results of a study that found our region’s southern flounder to be at historically low numbers. In order to provide state leadership with the best…
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We’re Hiring: Shorebird Steward, Biologist II (CLOSED)
Job Responsibilities This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant contribution to conservation of shorebirds and seabirds in South Carolina. This position is responsible for the continued development and…
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How to Treat Seasickness
Last week, we shared five general takeaways from an SCDNR marine staff survey on seasickness. This week, we’re digging into how those 100 staff members ranked the effectiveness of all…
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Five Things to Know About Seasickness… According to Marine Biologists
Whether it’s weekly sampling in small boats or weeks-long expeditions offshore, SCDNR’s marine biologists spend regular time on the water – and for most of them, seasickness is an unfortunate…
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