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Aug 01

Serp

Kemp's Ridley (Lepidochelys kempii) Stranding Location: Edisto Beach, SC Arrival Date: July 25, 2016 Age: Juvenile Weight: ~2.2 lbs. Case History This young Kemp's ridley was caught hook and line by a tourist on Edisto Beach. Thankfully, rather than throwing the injured turtle back with hook and line intact, this thoughtful…
Jul 25

Hot Nights & Holy City: A Good Catch Dinner

Located outside in the Pavilion’s courtyard, the Middleton Place Restaurant has paired up once again with Holy City Brewing, Lo-Fi Brewing and the South Carolina Aquarium Good Catch program. Chef Buck will showcase the best in sustainable seafood picnic dishes, paired with heat quenching libations. Local musical genius Graham Whorley will…
Jul 12

March to 200

With just 7 sea turtles to go until our 200th rehabilitated turtle, South Carolina Aquarium is turtlely excited to announce the commitment of a community challenge grant in support of the Sea Turtle Recovery™ experience. Presented by Dr. Del and Linda…
Jul 12

Hunley

Loggerhead (Caretta caretta) Stranding Location: Charleston Harbor Arrival Date:July 1, 2016 Age: Adult Weight:~140 pounds Case History Just like our recent admission Sumter, this loggerhead was found during a routine research trawling by South Carolina Department of Natural Resources. Scientists on the boat noticed immediately that this turtle had sustained some severe injuries to…
Jul 08

Sully

Loggerhead (Caretta caretta) Stranding Location: Sullivan's Island, SC Arrival Date: June 27, 2016 Age: juvenile Weight: ~60 lbs Case History At about 1:15 pm, the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) got in touch with Isle of Palms sea turtle stranding volunteers - a resident of Sullivan's Island had spotted a…
Jul 04

Spartina

Green (Chelonia mydas) Stranding Location: Pritchards Island in Beaufort County Arrival Date: June 21, 2016 Age: Juvenile Weight: 28 lbs Case History Discovered on Pritchards Island in Beaufort County, this young green sea turtle was found washed up into a tidal pool on the beach. Paula and Jeanée Demosthenes were visiting the uninhabited…
Jul 04

Flounder

Kemp’s ridley (Lepidochelys kempii) Stranding Location: Apache Pier, a fishing pier in Myrtle Beach Arrival Date: June 23, 2016 Age: Juvenile Weight: 4.8 lbs Case History This young Kemp's ridley was caught by recreational fishermen on Apache Pier in Myrtle Beach just days after Apache, another Kemp's ridley and one…
Jul 01

Apache

Kemp’s ridley (Lepidochelys kempii) Stranding Location: Apache Pier, a fishing pier in Myrtle Beach Arrival Date: June 19, 2016 Age: Juvenile Weight: 3.8 lbs Case History This Kemp's ridley was caught on Father’s Day by a recreational fishermen on Apache Pier in Myrtle Beach. New management at Apache Pier is…
Jun 23

Good Catch Dinner: Ted’s Butcherblock

Prepare your taste buds for a sustainable feast with Chefs Jamey Fairchild and Chad Dennis. Enjoy four courses, three savory and one sweet, with optional wine pairings. Connect with our Good Catch Manager, Shelley Dearhart, to learn more about the South Carolina Aquarium’s conservation initiatives and how you can make…
Jun 22

The Mount Pleasant Fish Market

Shem Creek fisherman are now able to sell their fresh-off-the-boat catch at a Saturday fish market, unanimously approved by the Mount Pleasant Town Council. Huzzah for local fisheries and small victories! Recently, we had lunch with Grace Edwards, the Executive Director of Shem Creek Fisheries, an organization dedicated to the…
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