Fort Johnson Seminars

What is the Fort Johnson Seminar Series?

Officially called the Fort Johnson Marine Science Seminar Series, this program features weekly seminars held during the fall and spring semesters in the MRRI SCDNR Auditorium from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The series highlights a diverse range of speakers, including researchers from universities across the country and collaborators from the Hollings Marine Laboratory associated with NOAA, NIST, SCDNR, MUSC, and the College of Charleston. Light refreshments, including cookies and drinks, are available before each seminar—so be sure to arrive a little early to grab a snack! 

Spring 2026 Fort Johnson Seminar Dates

• February 2: Tia Clark, Owner of Casual Crabbing with Tia

• February 9: Ellen Waldrop, Assistant Diadromous Fishes Coordinator, SCDNR WFF

• February 16: NO SEMINAR (Presidents' Day)

• February 23: Dr. Elizabeth Fly, Marine Conservation Director, SC Chapter: The Nature Conservancy

• March 2: TBD

• March 9: TBD

• March 16: Dr. Thomas Williamson, Sayed Distinguished Professor, Dept. of Chemistry & Biochemistry, UNC-Wilmington

• March 23: Grey Gowder, Founder and Executive Director, Carolina Ocean Alliance

• March 30: Dr Derek Crane, Associate Professor, Dept. of Biology, Coastal Carolina University

• April 6: Ray Holberger, Environmental Risk Specialist, SC Dept of Environmental Services

• April 13: Dr. Lisa Ailloud, Stock Assessment Scientist, Gulf Fisheries Branch, NOAA Fisheries

• April 20: Aaron Given, Wildlife Biologist, Town of Kiawah Island

• April 27: Brian Quigley, Charleston Field Station Manager, National Marine Mammal Foundation