For too long, marine life has been confined to a meager 71% of the planet. We're a coalition of concerned scientists fighting for the largest habitat expansion project in Earth's history.
We believe every fish, dolphin and loggerhead deserves room to grow.
Founded in Charleston, where the tide already visits downtown on a regular basis, MBSLR advocates for policies, partnerships and public awareness that help the ocean reclaim its rightful square footage.
Land dwellers have hoarded beachfront property for centuries. We're simply asking them to share.
"Every king tide on the Battery is a new neighborhood opening up. We're not flooding Charleston. We're expanding it."Executive Director, MBSLR Charleston
From the Ravenel to Rainbow Row, our programs prepare the Lowcountry for its aquatic future.
Concrete structures make excellent artificial reefs. We match underused garages with grateful oyster colonies. Free parking for crabs, forever.
Adopt a levelHistoric preservation meets marine habitat. Our long term vision converts Charleston's most photographed row of houses into the most colorful reef on the East Coast.
Read the planSea turtles have waited 100 million years for more nesting options. Our outreach team is identifying Folly Beach rentals that will make ideal turtle real estate by 2080.
Meet the turtles"My grandmother never got to see the inside of a grocery store. Thanks to MBSLR, my kids might."
"Used to be I could only swim up the Ashley so far. Now I commute straight to King Street. Game changer."
"Realtors call it a flood zone. I call it beachfront with no HOA. Very grateful."
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Record crowds of mullet were reported along Murray Boulevard during this month's celebration.
"Every delayed tunnel is a win for habitat connectivity," said our policy team in a statement.
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