Table of Contents
THE BEACH
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Whelks:
Shelled Predators
By Jane Ellis
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Bizarre Beach Creatures?
Mystery Solved!
By Chris Sudell
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here the Boys Are:
W
Following the
Male Loggerheads
By David William Owens
THE DUNES 10
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Kiawah Island
Dune Plants
Story by Jane Ellis;
photos by Paul Roberts
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The Dunes: Barrier
for a Barrier Island
By Paul Roberts
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Photographing Kiawah:
How the Pros See Us
By Tina Schell
22
Diamonds in the Rough
Story and photos
by Pamela Cohen
As we were going to press we learned of the untimely
death of Louis J. Guillette, Jr., PhD. He was a worldrenowned scientist, a dedicated researcher, and a
friend to everyone he met. We dedicate this issue to
his memory in gratitude for the joy and passion he
brought to every project and every day.
THE
MARITIME
FOREST
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Live Oaks
By Carol Surkin
The Maritime Forest
Story and artwork
by Jane Iwan
30
Native Plants for
Lowcountry Gardens
By Amy Dabbs and
Kim Counts Morganello
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Gardening with
Native Plants:
Bringing It Home
to Kiawah
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Attracting Birds to a
Kiawah Island Backyard
Story and photos
by Sue Corcoran and
Shauneen Hutchinson
Also in This Issue …
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Mission Statement
The Editor’s Desk
Symposium:
40 Years Protecting
Loggerhead Turtles
On the Cover:
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Patrick O’Brien
57 Making a Magazine
Reflections of the Chair:
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Teach Your Children
Junior Explorers:
60
Activities and
Adventures for Kids
Currents
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Why We Came;
66
Why We Stayed
68 The Legacy Ball
In the Next Issue ...
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