Guide Posts: Capt. Chris Crolley

The leader of Coastal Expeditions has exploring and working towards a wilder Lowcountry for over thirty years. He’s grown Coastal Expeditions to include several locations along the South Carolina coast, spanning from Cape Romain NWR south to Beaufort.  Since founding the Coastal Expeditions Foundation in 2018,  the focus has been foundation-forward.

Chris is not on social media and can be reached through the Coastal Expeditions office.
Environmental Collaboration or Media Inquires: Contact Brittany Freeman

B.F.A. Sculpture
ACA Sea Kayak Instructor Level IV
100-ton Master Captains License
Life Guard/First Aid/CPR

2022 Champion of Conservation, Garden & Gun

Naturalist Chris Crolley’s Story, Explore Charleston

A Chat with Coastal Expeditions Owner Chris Crolley, Charleston City Paper

Q&A with Coastal Expeditions Owner Chris Crolley, Kiawah River

The Future of Crab Bank: A Coastal Bird Sanctuary, South Carolina Public Radio

Rebuilding the Crab Bank, Mount Pleasant Magazine

Crab Bank is Back as a Beacon for Saving Seabirds, South Carolina Public Radio

Capt. Chris Crolley, CEO of Coastal Expeditions, Sustainable Angler Podcast

Important Seabird Sanctuary is Deveaux Ban is Vanishing, Post & Courier

After Outcry, SC Poised to Close Key East Coast Bird Sanctuary

Commentary by Chris Crolley:

Help Protect SC Sea Turtles & Their Nests, Charleston Post & Courier

Let’s Band Together to Save Crab Bank, Charleston Post & Courier

Leverage Lessons from Crab Bank to Help More Endangered Shorebirds, Charleston Post & Courier