Charleston Women-Winter 2020

www.CharlestonWomen.com | www.ReadCW.com | www.CharlestonBrides.com CW charleston women work with sea turtles, which in turn, helps the marine environment they call home,” remarked Daniel. “As a not-for-profit, community support is key to fulfilling our mission and ensuring the survival of the many species that share our natural world.” In 2019, the aquarium was awarded the National Medal for Museum and Library Service, which is the nation’s highest honor issued to “museums and libraries that make significant and exceptional contributions to their communities.” A large part of those contributions to the community are the education programs, which many locals might be familiar with thanks to the aquarium’s recent online presence, aimed to keep children engaged during the pandemic. “We have made changes to our programs so we can still give students the incredible experience of visiting the aquarium, whether it is virtual or in person,” said Susan McLaughlin, distance learning interpreter. Making these programs virtual has allowed the aquarium to have a further reach with children from out of state, who are able to dial in and observe or Photo by Jeanne Taylor. Marsh the sea turtle is released after being cared for at the Sea Turtle Center. l x n r ar . EDISTO BEACH, SC En y im hin i l . ONLY 1-HOUR FROM CHARLESTON, SC 843.869.3867 www.edistochamber.com