...Veterinarian Tom Sheridan, Natural Resources Department biologist Tom Murphy, and aquarium Director of Husbandry Bruce Hecker performed an autopsy, and the results were consistent with drowning. There were no other significant findings, an...

...died at the South Carolina aquarium. Edisto the otter died Friday after his health seemed to recently improve, said Bruce Hecker, the aquarium's director of husbandry and facilities. Veterinarians found the lead poisoning after Edisto developed...

...over the Cooper River, workers are preparing spaces for the giant tanks and exhibits to hold 10,000 creatures. And Bruce Hecker, the aquarium's director of husbandry and operations, is like a child impatient for his birthday. "I can't wait...