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Mar 05

Emerald

Green Sea Turtle (Chelonia mydas) Stranding Location: North Myrtle Beach, SC Arrival Date: 3/3/2021 Age: Juvenile Weight: 5.74 lbs (2.61 kg) Case History Emerald was found washed ashore in North Myrtle Beach (NMB) by two NMB Sea Turtle Patrol volunteers, Tim and Denise Lint, while walking on a quiet stretch of beach.…

Feb 12

Coming Full Circle: The Life and Legacy of the Just Family

Coming Full Circle The Life and Legacy of the Just Family “To be able to say I am doing a project in this community is humbling; coming full circle, I am doing a restoration project as an African American marine biologist in the birthplace of Ernest Everett Just,”…

Jan 15

Conservation in Review

What a whirlwind year 2020 was! Through the ups, downs and everything in between, we made it our mission to continue the work beyond our walls. We had to pivot from our original plans, as many did. We went virtual, we connected through computers and yes, we even exceeded…

Dec 01

An Ode to Parents

It was in the spring that our worlds were turned upside down. The country went into a state of national crisis, with schools closing their doors and businesses urging employees to work remotely. Stay-at-home orders were instated to protect the public health. These were uncharted waters, and parents, as…

Sep 22

Elvin

Green Sea Turtle (Chelonia mydas) Stranding Location: Ellis Creek, James Island, SC Arrival Date: 9/15/2020 Age: Juvenile Weight: 31 lbs (14.1 kg) Case History Elvin was found in Ellis Creek by two helpful citizens, Kimberly and her son Sebastian. They noticed the turtle floating at the surface, struggling and unable to…

Sep 08

Septima Clark

Kemp’s Ridley (Lepidochelys kempii) Stranding Location: Mount Pleasant Pier, Mount Pleasant, SC Arrival Date: 8/27/20 Age: Juvenile Weight: 2.56 kg (5.63 lbs) Case History Septima Clark was hooked by a fisher on the Mount Pleasant Pier in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina on Thursday evening, August 27. South Carolina Department of Natural Resources…

Aug 07

The National Environmental Policy Act Impacts All

It’s been hard to focus this year; as we turn our attention in one direction, another crisis seems to be looming right outside of our range. As we continually encounter substantial situations and scenarios affecting our health and economy, the environment now faces detrimental exposure and impact from a…

Aug 07

The Plastic Impact During the Pandemic

Plastic pollution is one of the greatest challenges we face in the world, yet due to the pandemic, focus around this topic has significantly shifted. It’s no understatement to say our work, family and social lives look substantially different than they did six months ago. School openings are an…

Jul 25

Philip

Kemp's ridley (Lepidochelys kempii) Stranding Location: Cherry Grove Pier, NMB, SC Arrival Date: 7/16/20 Age: Juvenile Weight: 3.63 kg (7.9 lbs) Case History Philip was caught by a fisherman on Cherry Grove Pier late in the evening on July 15th. SCDNR transporter, Linda Mataya, responded to the call…