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2023 Critter Review.  Here are some of our favorite animals we got to see in 2023. Enjoy! 

On Sunday December 17, 2023 a Nor’easters hit the low country. No’reasters are cyclones that typically form outside of the tropics, and usually affecting the Northeastern United States on the Atlantic Coast. This type of storm forms due to a polar air mass collision with a humid air mass and they normally occur in the late fall and winter. Because of these two factors, they are different than a tropical storm which forms over warm, tropic waters.  Nor’easters usually bring snow or blizzards but for the low country it meant one of the highest record non-tropical tides. Instead of a snow record, there was a daily record of 3.89 inches of rain (98.81 mm) from Downtown Charleston. Because of the tide and the rain water some streets of Charleston were under 2 feet (60 cm) of water. The tide was…

Nestled off the coast of South Carolina, where the Atlantic Ocean meets the sandy shores, lies Capers Island—a haven for nature enthusiasts and a treasure trove of marine wonders. This past fall, we had extraordinary discoveries washed ashore including a couple of not-your-normal-SC-jellies. Two extraordinary finds included the massive Lion’s Mane Jelly and the enchanting…

This photo of a channel Whelk “laying eggs” was captured over the weekend reminding us that this is the time of year when Mother Nature is out “making hay while the sun shines”. It also brings home the truth of “Summertime and the living is easy”. There is just so much new life all around…

We often visit the same destinations multiple times a day, month or even once per year- only to wait for the oppertune moment that makes the venture there and back worthwhile. In this instance, Captain Robert Hopkins gave his account from a trip earlier this week. The bald eagle spotting was not only worth writing…

Atlantic Blue Marlin Larva- Click here! Atlantic blue marlin larva (Makaira nigricans) In one spawning, the female blue marlin may release up to 7 million eggs, each approximately 1mm in diameter. The planktonic young may drift in the pelagic zone and may grow as much as to 1.6cm in a day. Photo: © Cedric Guigand

Spring’s Slow awakening, written by Robert Hopkins I had 2 trips this week that went out in some rainy and windy weather.. leaving me nervous for their outcome, however pleasantly surprised! We tried to call and see if people wanted to cancel or reschedule but a few were intent on this being their only chance…

We are so excited for tomorrow’s Hope On Goat- and cannot wait to report back with videos and pictures from the day’s festivities for those who are not able to attend! Looking forward to seeing everyone tomorrow! -The Barrier Island Eco Tours Team

It has been very windy lately…But remember, March is the month that Mother Nature hosts “speed dating” for plants and wind is THE important part of that. Let’s just enjoy as March goes “out like a lamb”. A great place to enjoy all that is going on with the seasons change is out in the…