Hurricanes Don't Just Menace People, They Can Harm SC Shrimp and Oyster Beds, too
Flooded streets, boarded windows and sandbag-reinforced doors are common sights when a hurricane is expected to roll through Charleston. Damage to homes and property isn't unusual; it's often anticipated as folks keep a close watch on the weather.
But as waters rise, waves churn and rains fall, marine life is impacted, too — particularly shellfish and other seafood that those in the Lowcountry love, such as shrimp and oysters.
Hurricanes and tropical storms bring high amounts of rainfall, which decreases...
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