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🌟 Exciting Announcement! 🌟 Sunset over the IWC!                 Get ready to embark on a journey of exploration and adventure with our newest tour offering! Starting this June and running through the sunny days of August, we’re thrilled to introduce our captivating new 1.5-hour loop route that promises…

As a refresher we’d like to talk a little about citizen science and then highlight a workshop some of our staff participated in. Citizen science is a form of data collection that the public of all ages can participate in. It usually involves the collection of data and recording it or entering it into a…

 A sea hare’s name might sound funny, but did you know its the ocean’s Easter bunny! She hides unique eggs in different spaces And once they hatch, they reveal beautiful sea creatures faces!                                     Sea hare!   Moon…

Spring is spranging down here in the low country and with that we’ve been finding some interesting critters on Capers Island! In addition to the pollen arriving we have seen cannon ball jellies arriving—this usually indicates to us warmer water (and hopefully sea turtles!) are on the way.  The first species we’d like to highlight…

We recently received a suggestion via email from a previous school group who used our blog on citizen science projects to help explain and explore data collection! Here’s a quick recap on citizen science and its goals: Collaboration between scientists and public. Collects and analyzing data. Contributes to scientific knowledge. Addresses scientific questions or challenges. Ranges from astronomy to environmental sciences and more! Learns something new while participating! Accessibility, inclusivity, and potential for large scale data collection. Link to our first citizen science blog HERE. We listed several organizations in need of citizen participation which we will re-list below, but wanted to shout-out to Ms. Miller’s student Kiel, who suggested adding this link for Astronomy based citizen science projects. There are some FASCINATING projects out there, get involved and share these projects with others!  Because of Kiel’s suggestion, we would…

Recently we enjoyed having the Vienna Boys Choir out with us and enjoyed some pretty incredible nature! We saw an osprey eating a fish on a dock piling and as we kept cruising the osprey started flying with its catch. Then we noticed a juvenile bald eagle chasing after the osprey. The osprey dropped the…

Dunlins are a small shorebird found along our coasts during the winter. When they are here dunlins are in their non-breeding plumage and can look similar to other shorebirds upon a quick glance. Identifying shorebirds on the beach can seem overwhelming and tedious but a great way to get better at shorebird ID is taking…

In honor of Tom Yawkey’s birthday and team bonding, we recently had the pleasure of getting a team tour of the Tom Yawkey Wildlife Center! If you haven’t had a chance to go yet, please check it out! Tom Yawkey grew up with a love and respect for nature and the land around him. Because…

SEWE Feb 16-18th This exciting expo kicks off the start of tourism in the low country. SEWE began in 1983 and has continued to grow since. SEWE’s mission is to “showcase the nation’s finest wildlife art, create awareness for the conservation of wildlife and the environment, positively influence wildlife and nature education, and impact the local and statewide economies through increased tourism.”. Don’t fret if you don’t want to pay for SEWE tickets! There are a lot of free events in Marion’s Square. Flight demonstrations, cooking demonstrations, ambassador animals to meet, and more! Music and arts are celebrated and the amount of planning and partnerships that go in to this event are impressive. SEWE has brought about 40,000 visitors annually to the Charleston area and generates about $33 million for the local economy.  If you’d like to read more about…

Citizen science projects involve the collaboration between scientists and the general public to collect and analyze data, conduct research, and contribute to scientific knowledge. These projects aim to harness the collective power of individuals, often enthusiasts or volunteers with varying levels of expertise, to address scientific questions or challenges. Some citizen science fields include topics ranging from astronomy to environmental sciences/life sciences and more! Participants may contribute by making observations, collecting samples, or even using their computers or smartphones to analyze data. The involvement of citizens in scientific research not only accelerates data collection but also promotes public engagement, education, and awareness of scientific issues. You don’t have to be an expert on the project but may walk away with having learned many new things from getting involved. Accessibility, inclusivity, and the potential for large-scale data gathering are some goals…

Capt. Joseph on his first BIET as a 6 year old! Captain Joseph recently shared a photo of him on his FIRST EVER Barrier Island Eco Tour. He was just 6 years old…14 years later he was HOOKED and is ofFISHally (sorry we couldn’t help it!!!) a captain & naturalist for the company! When Jojo…

Capers Island beach not only contains a boneyard of trees but it is teeming with fascinating collection of treasures that have washed up on the island. One unique creature that can be seen is the mottled purse crab.   A student found a mottled purse crab and used an Atlantic cockle clam to hold it!…