I'm a lucky, lucky girl. Tonight I had the great honor to be given a private, after hours tour of the South Carolina Aquarium, thanks to my friend Kelly. Kelly is their marketing director, and I am convinced she has the coolest job in all of South Carolina.
The attention given to the entrance is a clue to how beautifully designed the exhibits are.
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| Insect habitat, artfully designed |
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| Even the sidewalks have decoration. |
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| These bronze art pieces help protect the concrete. |
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| Interior wall, ceramic tile with running water cascading over the surface |
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| Installation piece depicting seagulls |
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| Unable to return to the wild due to an injury, this majestic Bald Eagle lives out her days cared for by the loving staff of the SC Aquarium. |
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| This porcupine fish will puff up when stressed. Thankfully that is no more than a yearly occurance. |
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| Too many fish to count in this 42 foot deep tank. |
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| We've had a lot of sharks along the Charleston coast this summer. |
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| Lion fish are not indigenous to this region and are damaging to the ecosystem because of overeating. Some of those spines along the front are poisonous. Local restaurants are beginning to add them to the menu. |
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| Did you know that an octopus can change color? |
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| My delightful hostess and guide, Kelly. She gets to wrestle the alligators, too. |
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| The lobster watched us closely. |
Underwater Rimes – Digital Underground
Today's Gratitude
a sense of wonderment
volunteers
the inexhaustible limits of nature
Griffin, always
Love these pics! How wonderful to have been given a private tour. Love ya Jo
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