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Summer is one of the best times to get out on South Carolina's waterways. Whether you're fishing, cruising, or enjoying time with family, safety should always come first.

When people think about beach protection, they often think about seawalls or engineering projects. But one of our best natural defenses is the sand dune.

After months of the Atlantic red snapper season hanging in limbo, state officials announce a new proposal for an exempted fishing permit (EFP).

South Carolina's coast is home to a variety of shark species, especially during the warm summer months. While sharks often make headlines, they play an important role in maintaining healthy marine ecosystems.

One of South Carolina's greatest natural treasures isn't found on the beach—it's found in our salt marshes. These vibrant ecosystems serve as nurseries for shrimp, crabs, fish, and countless other species that support our coastal economy and way of life.

As temperatures rise, alligators become more active across South Carolina's waterways. Seeing an alligator in a pond, marsh, or river is a sign of a healthy ecosystem.

South Carolina's beaches are bustling this time of year, and not just with visitors. Summer is peak sea turtle nesting season, when female loggerhead sea turtles come ashore at night to lay their eggs.

South Carolina's Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) is holding a public forum Monday night in Orangeburg.

Extreme drought conditions, the most severe of the five-level scale, are gone in South Carolina.

The new law says anglers may only catch one red drum per day.