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May 12

Wasabi

Green (Chelonia mydas) Stranding Location: Sullivan’s Island, SC Arrival Date: 4/25/26 Age: Juvenile Sex: Unknown Weight: 4.7 kg (10.4 lbs) Case History This juvenile green sea turtle was found floating in the intracoastal waterway between Sullivan’s Island and Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina. Given that the turtle was struggling…
May 08

Salsa

Green (Chelonia mydas) Stranding Location: Seabrook Island, SC Arrival Date: 5/4/26 Age: Juvenile Sex: Unknown Weight: 3.20 kg (7.04 lbs) Case History This juvenile green was accidentally hooked by a fisherman on a boat near Bohicket Marina. The fishhook was reported to be stuck in the left front…
Apr 28

Alfredo

Green (Chelonia mydas) Stranding Location: North Myrtle Beach, SC Arrival Date: 4/17/26 Age: Juvenile Sex: Unknown Weight: 2.68 kg (5.9 lbs) Case History This juvenile green washed ashore in North Myrtle Beach and was reported to South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR). While responders were en route…
Apr 24

Sriracha

Kemp’s Ridley (Lepidochelys kempii) Stranding Location: Folly Beach, SC Arrival Date: 4/18/26 Age: Sub-adult Sex: Unknown Weight: 13.75 kg (30.25 lbs) Case History This sub-adult Kemp’s ridley was accidentally hooked through the right front flipper by a fisherman at the Folly Beach Pier. In addition to the fishhook,…
Apr 24

Horseradish

Kemp’s Ridley (Lepidochelys kempii) Stranding Location: Myrtle Beach, SC Arrival Date: 4/15/26 Age: Juvenile Sex: Unknown Weight: 3.23 kg (7.12 lbs) Case History This juvenile Kemp’s ridley sea turtle was accidentally hooked by a fisherman at Myrtle Beach State Park. South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) volunteers…
Apr 24

Green Goddess

Green (Chelonia mydas) Stranding Location: Hunting Island, SC Arrival Date: 4/19/26 Age: Juvenile Sex: Unknown Weight: 3.73 kg (8.21 lbs) Case History This juvenile green was accidentally hooked by a fisherman at Hunting Island State Park, which was reported to be stuck to the right side of the…
Apr 13

Pesto

Green (Chelonia mydas) Stranding Location: Myrtle Beach, SC Arrival Date: 4/10/26 Age: Juvenile Sex: Unknown Weight: 2.85 kg (6.27 lbs) Case History This juvenile green sea turtle washed ashore lethargic, underweight and covered in epibiota in Myrtle Beach. South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) permitted volunteers responded…
Mar 31

Mustard

Green (Chelonia mydas) Stranding Location: Garden City, SC Arrival Date: 3/29/26 Age: Juvenile Sex: Unknown Weight: 2.74 kg (6.04 lbs)   Case History  This juvenile green stranded upside down on the beach in Garden City! While first assumed to be deceased by beach goers, South Carolina Department of Natural Resources…
Feb 27

Odd and Otherworldly Facts About the Common Octopus

Key Takeaways: • An octopus is a cephalopod that displays incredible intelligence • The common octopus has eight arms, three hearts and nine brains • Though they have no bones, octopuses do have a beak that aids in eating prey • An octopus has specialized pigment cells and muscular structures that aid in…
Jan 30

Going for Gold(fish): Meet Team SCA

Every four years, the spirit of sports — strength, agility and endurance — shines bright when the world comes together to go for the gold. As we prepare to cheer on elite athletes from the USA in the 25th Winter Games, we're showcasing adaptations and behaviors of our very…
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