The Bottlenose: A Coastal Science Blog

What Is a king tide? If you have ever walked along the South Carolina coast and noticed seawater spilling onto roads, pooling in low-lying areas, or creeping up the edges of marshes on a sunny day, you may have witnessed a king tide. However, king tides are not the...

Nonpoint source (NPS) pollution, also referred to as polluted runoff, is the largest contributor to the deterioration of water quality. What are local agencies doing to minimize its damage and what can you do to help?

PFAs are a trigger word being used a lot when it comes to microplastics and pollution. Learn what they are, how they affect you and the environment, and what research is being done to stop them.

In the spring and summer of each year, horseshoe crabs gather on beaches and in salt marshes to spawn and may become stranded. Find out what to do if you encounter one.

Pluff mud is a common sight in coastal South Carolina’s marshes and tidal creeks. Learn what it is, why it is ecologically important, and how to get out if you find yourself stuck.