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Aug 07

Plumeria

Kemp’s ridley (Lepidochelys kempii) Stranding Location: Hunting Island, SC Arrival Date: 8/3/25 Age: Juvenile Sex: Unknown Weight: 3.58kg (7.88 lbs) Case History This juvenile Kemp’s ridley sea turtle was accidentally hooked by a fisherman at the Hunting Island Fishing Pier. South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) permitted…
Aug 05

Begonia

Kemp’s ridley (Lepidochelys kempii) Stranding Location: North Myrtle Beach. SC Arrival Date: 7/27/25 Age: Juvenile Sex: Unknown Weight: 4.02 kg (8.86 lbs) Case History Begonia was accidentally hooked by a fisherman at the Cherry Grove Pier in North Myrtle Beach and was transported by South Carolina Department of…
Aug 01

Five Oyster Facts We Can’t Shuck Up About

Whether it’s on the half shell at your favorite local spot or shucking your own during an oyster roast, one thing’s for sure — oysters are a staple in the Lowcountry. Their unique flavor profiles, shell shapes and abundance in our saltmarshes have won them a spot in our…
Aug 01
Jul 29

Carnation

Green (Chelonia mydas) Stranding Location: Charleston, SC Arrival Date: 7/22/25 Age: Juvenile Sex: Unknown Weight: 3.04 kg (6.68 lbs) Case History A juvenile green sea turtle was accidentally hooked by a fisherman on James Island in Grice Cove! Most of our sea turtle patients swallow the fishhooks, but…
Jul 25

Summer Is Fantastic For… Sharks!

As Shark Week winds down on the small screen, everyone is ramping up for their favorite foursome of superheroes to take over the big screen! The fantastic abilities showcased in comics, movies and more are often inspired — in one way or another — by the natural world. Let’s…
Jul 22

It’s (Not) Just Child’s Play at the South Carolina Aquarium

When your options for leisure, entertainment, learning and adventure include everything Charleston has to offer, the South Carolina Aquarium may not be the first place that pops into mind when looking for something fun to do. Some may assume we're meant for kids, but we’re here to prove otherwise! From…
Jul 21

Dahlia

Kemp’s ridley (Lepidochelys kempii) Stranding Location: North Myrtle Beach, SC Arrival Date: 7/15/25 Age: Juvenile Sex: Unknown Weight: 4.27 kg (9.39 lbs) Case History This juvenile Kemps ridley sea turtle was spotted floating in the surf late at night in North Myrtle Beach. Shortly thereafter, s/he washed onto the shoreline…
Jul 21

Seashore Mallow

Kemp’s ridley (Lepidochelys kempii) Stranding Location: Folly Beach, SC Arrival Date: 7/17/25 Age: Juvenile Sex: Unknown Weight: 10.42 kg (22.97 lbs) Case History This juvenile Kemp’s ridley sea turtle was hooked by a fisherman on the Folly Beach Fishing Pier. Many thanks to everyone involved in safely transporting this patient…
Jul 16

Beneath the Surface of “25”

“25” on its own can feel abstract. “25” on its own breezes past the many hands, hearts and hours that shaped the South Carolina Aquarium’s first quarter-century. It’s only when we break “25” down — and pinpoint the people, passion and powerful outcomes throughout those years — that the…
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