Tide Talk

Join us on San Salvador Island for a behind-the-scenes look at the Gerace Research Centre. Host Dr. Joe Staton talks with director Dr. Troy Dexter, dining hall manager Raquel Nairn, student Lydia Gattozzi, and art professor Joanna Angell about reef dives, island life, and blending science with creativity.

Welcome back to Tide Talk, the podcast where we explore the exciting world of marine biology, coastal ecology, and student-driven research at the University of South Carolina Beaufort. In this episode, host Dr. Joe Staton dives into the collaborative spirit and scientific discovery shaping the Port Royal Sound region. We’re joined by Chris Kehrer, Science Program Manager at the Port Royal Sound Foundation, and Sarah Bourne, a USCB marine biology junior, who shares her eye-opening internship e...

In this episode of Tide Talk, we go beyond the shores of the Lowcountry to the tropical ecosystems of San Salvador, Bahamas. Joined by marine biologist Dr. Kim Ritchie, we explore the University of South Carolina Beaufort’s immersive study abroad course, Natural History of the Bahamas, hosted at the Gerace Research Center. Dr. Ritchie shares how her undergraduate experiences at this very field station inspired the course’s creation, and how students get up close with coral reefs, iguanas, str...

In this episode, we dive into the wonders of Pritchards Island, a hidden gem teeming with research opportunities. Listeners will discover the groundbreaking studies taking place there and gain insight from a line up of guest who have worked hands-on with the island’s unique ecosystem. Get ready for an exciting episode about this incredible coastal treasure!