Oysters, Estuaries, and the Value of Community-Based Restoration with Michael Hodges

On this episode, we are joined by Michael Hodges, an oyster restoration biologist with the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SC DNR). Michael talks all things oysters: their benefits, their history in South Carolina, and how SC DNR is managing them today. Michael also describes the South Carolina Oyster Recycling and Enhancement Program (SCORE), how important community-based restoration is, and how YOU can recycle your oyster shells!

To learn more about saltwater fishing and oyster permits, visit ⁠http://saltwaterfishing.sc.gov/⁠.

Visit ⁠SCORE's website⁠ to learn more about their programs and volunteer opportunities. If you're interested in volunteering with the SCORE program, email them at score@dnr.sc.gov to sign up.

Conversing with Nature is hosted by Dr. Liz Fly and produced by The Nature Conservancy. Editing for this episode was done by Dr. Liz Fly with original music provided by Matt Williams, cover art designed by Amy Nguyen, and funding provided by Honda.

Published: January 19, 2024

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