CofC students conduct hands-on research exploring topics such as the effects of mental illness on creativity, self-control behaviors of two-year-olds, and access to healthcare in rural areas.
Marine biology professor Gavin Naylor helped identify a rare pocket shark caught off Louisiana. Only two are ever known to have been found.
Graduate alum David Shiffman took on the Discovery Channel (with a little help from his friends) - and he won.
Associate Professor of Biology Erik Sotka researches how an invasive Japanese seaweed species is able to thrive in every estuary in the Northern Hemisphere.
Megan Saylor ’11 trains dolphins to detect and mark underwater mines. The marine biology major and former Division I swimmer spends a lot of time scuba diving and hanging out with dolphins. She loves every minute.
Dave Owens, associate dean of the Graduate School and professor of Biology, is closely involved with the South Carolina Aquarium's work to rescue, rehabilitate and release sea turtles.
College of Charleston Marine Biology Professor Jack DiTullio and Research Associate Peter Lee are studying how changes in the marine environment affect earth’s climate.
Some people just can’t catch a break. For a while, David Ramjohn ‘04 was one of those people. Here are three things that helped Ramjohn persevere.
The Ft. Johnson Summer Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) program is one of 30 funded by the NSF that focuses on ocean and marine sciences.
College of Charleston alumnus David Shiffman ’11 (M.S. marine biology) is a renowned shark researcher and conservationist who says the obviously preposterous "Sharknado" does more to help sharks.
