Guests socialized between speakers.
Hamby Catering provided a seated dinner.
The gala commemorated the aquarium's 15 years in Charleston.
Pete Sniderman, chief executive officer of Litton Entertainment, introduced Jeff Corwin.
Jeff Corwin accepted the Environmental Stewardship Award.
The entryway to the Conservation Gala tent was lit by paper lanterns.
The entrance "carpet" to the cocktail party was actually the train of a mermaid's dress.
Guests enjoyed the new Shark Shallows exhibit which allows visitors to get up close and personal with the creatures.
Tables were arranged around the Shark Shallows exhibit for guests to linger.
The water bowl performer impressed guests with her fish-like movements.
Holly and Alex Clayson
Performance artists moved throughout the event.
DJ R Dot brought up the party vibe as guests made their way into the after party .
Valerie Morris and Boris Bohun-Chudyniv
Sara and Zac Painter
Laura and Timothy Dargan
Scott Snider, Katie Thompson, Erin Peterson, Jeanne Meden, Brian and Andrea Cohen
A gourmet tater tot station was the hit of the after party.
Jessica Brewer and Scott Hansen
Don and Peg Higgins with Linda and Ken Shortridge
Stephanie Booth and Derrick Davis
Don Taylor, Sean and Lisa Livingston, Jessica Brewer, Holly and Monte Stenger, Ed and Don Heavey
Guests swooned over these delicious milkshakes.
Nate Berry, Keara Donnaley, Joe Butler
Leon and Anne Stavrinakis with John and Laura McElweine
Steve Durkee, Scott Snider, Ed Thompson, and Brian Cohen
Jordana Snider, Kelly Thorvalson, Samantha Mills, and Courtenay Speir
Production assistant Pete Sniderman with Carolina Pacheco, supervising producer for Jeff Corwin's Ocean Mysteries
Meghan Weinpress, Michele Thill, Drew Hayward, Ashley Bradt, and Kendyll Collens
Sharks swam around in the new exhibit.
Joseph Butler, Nick and Rachal Kalisperis, and David Wilkins
Guests hit the dance floor to DJ R Dot’s beats.
Caitlin Cash, Maggie Roudsari, and Sally Kerr-Dineen
Jon Yarian and Melissa Ellis-Yarian
The ceiling was lit in shades of purple during the after party.
Steve Bedard, Sandra Gary, Kevin Gary, Marie Bedard, and Tyler Gary
The new Shark Shallows exhibit is sure to be a hit with all visitors to the South Carolina Aquarium.
