The Port Royal Sound isn’t just a beautiful backdrop—it’s a thriving, living ecosystem. Home to dolphins, oysters, seabirds, and so much more, it helps shape the way of life here in the Lowcountry. At the center of efforts to protect it—and to help people understand its importance—is the Port Royal Sound Foundation. Joining us today is Jody Hayward, the Foundation’s Executive Director. Under her leadership, the Maritime Center has grown in both size and impact, offering more ways than ever for people to get hands-on, get involved, and become stewards of this special place.