How to Keep Your Boat Spotless (& Wildlife-Friendly)
This week we’re sharing a list of water- and wildlife-friendly boat cleaners that you can make at home. As we noted last week, South Carolina is home to over 500,000…
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8 Ways to Be a Better Boater This Summer
The first week of July marks one of the busiest times of the year for South Carolinians to be on the water. With over half a million registered boaters in…
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10 Essential Items for Your Coastal Adventures
Winter downtime: now is the season for dry-docked boats and trailer maintenance, but it’s also an ideal opportunity to review your first aid kit and/or the emergency items you bring…
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Highlights from Our Open House
Two weeks ago we welcomed 2,000 visitors to our Marine Resources Center in Charleston for our Open House. Fish were touched, boats explored, marine science facts shared, games played, and…
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An Oyster Dish for People Who Don’t Like Oysters
Yes, oyster pie is a thing. That was the refrain I had to repeat all week after I told colleagues what I was preparing to cook and chronicle for the…
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Watch: Video Tour of SCDNR’s Largest Research Vessel
The countdown has begun for our Open House 2017! In two short days, we’ll be welcoming folks to our Marine Resources Center to celebrate the water and wildlife that call…
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Save the Date for a Fun, Free Coastal Event
You’re invited to our favorite biennial event! We’re excited to share that Open House 2017 will be happening on October 21. Every two years, the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources…
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Life’s Better Outdoors: Exploring Otter Island
“The enemy has landed at Otter Island,” wrote Confederate Brigadier General R.S. Ripley less than a year into the American Civil War. Sitting halfway between Savannah and Charleston at the…
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Where to Get Free Artificial Reef Coordinates for Your GPS
If you fish offshore, here’s a tool that could make your life easier. The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) offers coordinates of all its artificial reef sites and…
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Public-Private Partnership Brings “Mega” Benefits to Boating Community
In honor of National Fishing and Boating Week, we’re highlighting a place in South Carolina where public funds have been put to work supporting the boating community and environment. Northbound…
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