South Carolina’s shrimping fleet is shrinking as local fishermen face foreign competition, rising fuel and insurance costs and disappearing dock space. Can positioning wild-caught local shrimp as a premium product help save this Lowcountry tradition?
Aboard Vagabond Cruise’s Tammy Jane, USCB marine biology students turn a working Hilton Head shrimp trawler into a floating classroom for hands-on research, wildlife education and career-building experience.
Shrimp packs about 20 grams of protein into a 3-ounce serving for fewer than 100 calories. Learn more about its nutritional benefits, cholesterol content and healthier ways to prepare this Lowcountry favorite.
Yes, a shellfish allergy can develop later in life, even after decades of eating shrimp without a problem. Learn about the possible dust-mite connection, warning signs of a reaction and precautions that can help keep you safe.
Jokers are useful in American Mahjong, but they can’t be used everywhere. Test your knowledge with four examples, then watch instructor Jennifer Kenwell explain which joker is correct and why.
Your dog’s DNA holds clues that go far beyond breed. Learn what genetic testing can reveal about your pet’s ancestry, behavior and potential health risks.
September brings cooler days, more frequent showers and a fresh opportunity to get back in the garden. From dividing perennials and tackling weeds to preserving summer herbs and enjoying late-season blooms, here’s what Lowcountry gardeners should do this month.
September brings cooler mornings, shifting light and a second growing season to the Lowcountry. Here’s what to expect in the garden, on the water and in the night sky this month.
A newly discovered species of deep-sea black coral now bears the name of USCB marine biologist Dr. Mercer Brugler, honoring more than two decades of research into the genetics and evolution of some of the ocean’s oldest animals.
Lowcountry shrimp lead remarkably complex lives, moving between the open Atlantic and coastal estuaries as they molt, change form, grow and eventually return offshore to reproduce.