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Lake Thurmond: Three Names and Four Seasons

Shoreline fishing and other recreational opportunities abound at Lake Thurmond. [photo courtesy Old 96 Tourism District] Whatever you call the lowest lake in the Savannah chain along South Carolina’s “West…
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Red Drum Shows Up 21 Years Later

Last month, Charlotte resident Andy Ball headed to the South Carolina coast for a summer escape. “We were down with five other friends on a reunion of sorts – South…
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  • Fishing

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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  • Marine Biology

The Shoes Make the Scientist: The Best Footwear for Coastal Fieldwork

Shoe choice makes a huge difference in anyone’s daily comfort and quality of life. But when you work outdoors for a living, choosing the appropriate footwear becomes even more critical.…
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  • Fishing

How to Make the Most of Oyster Roast Season

Photo: E. Weeks/SCDNR Finally, the first cold snap of the season. To my mind, that officially opens the oyster roast season. I know technically the season has been open since October 15,…
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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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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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