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Edisto Wildlife
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Sea turtles, dolphins, shorebirds, alligators and shells on Edisto. Check the tide chart for the best low-tide shelling and the beach rules on turtle season and wildlife.
August 20, 2025
The Role of Groins in Protecting Edisto Beach
If you’ve walked along Edisto Beach, you’ve likely noticed long lines of rock or wooden structures stretching from…
June 13, 2024
Protecting the Loggerheads (and how you can help)
Edisto Beach is committed to conservation and preservation. That’s why the town makes a concerted effort to protect…
April 25, 2024
Discover the Rustic Charm of Driftwood Beach on Edisto Island: A Visitor’s Guide
Tucked away on the serene coast of South Carolina, Driftwood Beach on Edisto Island offers a unique seaside…
November 18, 2022
Botany Bay Plantation Wildlife Management Area
With more than 4,600 acres of maritime forest, beach, freshwater ponds, and historical buildings on the property, Botany…
August 11, 2020
Are There Sharks Here?
People come to the ocean every year and ask the same question: Are there sharks? The short answer…
July 20, 2020
Stranded on the Beach
Getting stranded on Edisto Beach sounds like paradise for most people. However, that same sentiment does not apply…
July 8, 2019
What’s Really Magical About Botany Bay
There’s a quarter-mile stretch just past a maritime forest and wide expanse of marsh that lleads to a…
June 26, 2017
Join us for a Turtle Walk?!
There are few things more romantic than heading out to the beach after the sun goes down. Perhaps…
May 22, 2017
Nesting Loggerheads: 6 Things You Need to Know
It’s hard to believe, but turtle season is upon us on Edisto Beach. Nesting loggerhead turtles have already…
August 15, 2016
Learn About Loggerheads at Edisto Beach State Park!
The Edisto Beach State Park has some interesting activities going on for everyone this month. Every Wednesday and…
July 13, 2015
Loggerheads Hatch on Edisto!
Forget the royal baby; Edisto Island just delivered up a whole nest of Loggerheads! Hatchlings made their way…
June 3, 2015
Chessie Visits Edisto
If the thought of sharks being in the ocean freaks you out, stop reading immediately. Whats being hailed…
September 6, 2014
Sea Cows Have Arrived!
The sea cows have arrived! Sea cows, also known as manatees, were spotted at Edisto Watersports this past…
May 19, 2014
Sea Turtle Nesting Season
Its turtle-time again on Edisto Beach. May marks the beginning of the loggerhead turtle nesting season for South…
January 7, 2014
Great White Shark Visits Edisto Beach
There are two types of people out there: those who know sharks are in the water and carry…