Seafood and coastal dining are a given in South Carolina’s Lowcountry. From blue crab, Lowcountry boils and she-crab soup, the options are almost endless. But one item on the menu serves more than ...

Sitting atop the crow’s nest of a small barge, the boat captain shielded his eyes from the July sun and pitched his gaze to the commotion below. The hum of heavy equipment and the clatter of oyster ...

We asked an expert for some help with putting together a list of rare seashells you can look for on our beaches.

Each year, millions of oyster shells are thrown away after hungry restaurant customers suck down their savory meat. Those shells left on plates for waiters to take away are often discarded and take up ...