Loggerhead (Caretta caretta) Stranding Location: Found in the marsh at Hunting Beach, SC Arrival Date: 05/13/2016 Age: Juvenile Weight: 61.1kg (~140 lbs.) Case History The stranding call came in at... read more →
Loggerhead (Caretta caretta) Stranding Location: North Litchfield, SC Arrival Date: 05/17/2016 Age: Adult female Weight: 86 kg (190 lbs.) Case History At 7:30 am on May 17th, a beach walker... read more →
Loggerhead (Caretta caretta) Stranding Location: 5-Fathom Creek, McClellanville, SC Arrival Date: May 14, 2016 Age: Juvenile Weight: 21.8 kg (~50 lbs.) Case History Boaters enjoying Charleston’s beautiful May weather came across... read more →
By Shelley Dearhart, Good Catch Manager The South Carolina Aquarium recently participated in its very first Fishackathon ever. Prior to this event, I had no idea what a hackathon was... read more →
Celebrate the abundance of the Lowcountry as Executive Chef Brannon Florie prepares a delectable, five course dinner with wine pairings and featuring sustainable seafood. Connect with Good Catch Manager Shelley... read more →
The South Carolina Aquarium is celebrating World Turtle Day® on Saturday, May 21 from 10-2 pm! The annual observance was established by the American Tortoise Rescue (ATR), a nonprofit organization... read more →
A huge problem in fishing practices is the issue of bycatch, the incidental catch of wildlife while catching targeted species. Bycatch can include species that are not eaten and therefore... read more →
Every now and then, a tiny organization comes along and makes a not so tiny impact – one of these organizations is the 5 Gyres Institute, an entity dedicated to... read more →
Green (Chelonia mydas) Stranding Location: Garden City, SC Arrival Date: 04/30/2016 Weight: 2.1 kg (~5 lb.) Case History The fourth juvenile green turtle to be admitted into our sea turtle... read more →
Green (Chelonia mydas) Stranding Location: Myrtle Beach State Park Arrival Date: April 27, 2016 Age: Juvenile Weight: 2.7 kg (6 pounds) Case History The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources... read more →