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Fun Science FRIEDay – Osprey Version of the Truman Show #ospreycam

April 15, 2016 Kersey Sturdivant

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Do you ever get that feeling that you are being watched? I imagine that is what the ospreys at the nesting platform at the Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS) must feel, if they notice at all. These birds have a camera that is trained on their nest 24/7 during the osprey breeding season (generally from mid-March … Read More “Fun Science FRIEDay – Osprey Version of the Truman Show #ospreycam” »

Biodiversity Wednesday: South Carolina’s Santee Cooper Lake System

March 23, 2011March 23, 2011 David Shiffman 3 Comments

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As part of our Biodiversity Wednesday series, we’ve discussed amazing ecosystems all over the world. This week’s post will focus on an area a little closer to home (at least a little closer to my home). The Santee Cooper lake system, home to unique fish and a fascinating history, is less than an hour from Charleston. If you’ve ever driven on I-95 through South Carolina, you’ve gone right over it.