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Currents

Nov 11

Sweet Pea

Green (Chelonia mydas) Stranding Location: Hunting Island, SC Arrival Date: 11/4/25 Age: Juvenile Sex: Unknown Weight: 2.05 kg (4.51 lbs) Case History This small juvenile green sea turtle washed ashore on Hunting Island in South Carolina. The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) was notified and sent…
Nov 10
Lowcountry saltmarsh

A Current of Purpose

Here in the Lowcountry of South Carolina, three distinct rivers — the Ashley, the Cooper and the Wando — wind through our landscape, breathing life into everything they touch. Yet it’s when their paths converge and form something deeper that communities come together. Aptly, the South Carolina Aquarium sits at this confluence. It’s only fitting that we see the same phenomenon every day at the Aquarium: passionate individuals coming together to uplift a greater…
Oct 08

Small Choices, Big Impacts: 5 Ways to Choose Local

Pumpkin spice, cozy nights and… a monthlong celebration of local bites! October is National Seafood Month, and it’s the perfect time to savor your cozy fall favorites and dive into the impact of choosing locally and sustainably sourced seafood! By choosing local, you're protecting the health of our ocean,…
Oct 01
Sep 25

Milkweed

Kemp’s ridley (Lepidochelys kempii) Stranding Location: Folly Beach, SC Arrival Date: 9/20/25 Age: Subadult Sex: Unknown Weight: 16.24 kg (35.7 lbs.) Case History Milkweed was transported to the Aquarium after being accidentally hooked by a fisherman at the Folly Beach Pier. Many thanks to the South Carolina Department…
Sep 08

Animal Instincts in the Eye of the Storm

Much like the intense spinning of a hurricane racing through the Atlantic, our minds begin to swirl with preparation plans as hurricane season reaches its peak. Without tech tools or storm trackers, how do animals weather hurricane-force wind and waves, and what can we learn from the ways they…
Sep 02

Mistletoe

Kemp’s ridley (Lepidochelys kempii) Stranding Location: Folly Beach, SC Arrival Date: 8/30/25 Age: Juvenile Sex: Unknown Weight: 2.02 kg (4.44 lbs) Case History Mistletoe was transported to the Aquarium after being accidentally hooked by a fisherman at the Folly Beach Pier. We thank the South Carolina Department of…
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…
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