Members and Aquarium guests, we have some exciting news! The exhibit known as Shark Shallows is changing - the spotlight will now be placed on the classiest of the chondrichthyes class,... read more →
It was oysters all day at the Lowcountry Oyster Festival. Area businesses joined together to provide some of the best of Charleston cuisine. Whether you're a dedicated lover of seafood,... read more →
The South Carolina Aquarium is passionate about protecting wildlife and wild places, and another step is being taken to protect our beautiful environment and ocean. The Aquarium’s eatery, the Sea... read more →
These aren't the turtles you're looking for... Oh wait - if you're looking for the 12 cold-stunned turtles named after Star Wars characters then yes, they are. 12 turtles, all... read more →
When asked, “How many of you have been in a long distance relationship before?”, nearly everyone raised their hand at the third session of Holland Lifelong Learning, held at the... read more →
We at the Aquarium go to great lengths to prepare for any natural disaster. Once a tropical storm or hurricane becomes a possible threat to Charleston, our team immediately springs... read more →
Green Sea Turtle (Chelonia mydas) Arrival Date: September 28th, 2016 Stranding Location: Hunting Island, SC Weight: 8.0 lbs Lifestage: Juvenile Case History The Sea Turtle Care Center staff is always... read more →
The second season of Holland Lifelong Learning premiered last Wednesday, September 21st, coinciding with another exciting moment in the Aquarium’s history – the groundbreaking of Zucker Family Sea Turtle Recovery™.... read more →
Loggerhead (Caretta Caretta) Arrival Date: September 13th, 2016 Stranding Location: Oyster bank at Huntington Beach State Park, SC Species: Loggerhead Weight: ~140lbs Life stage: Adult female Case History A large... read more →
Monday night, the Post & Courier received a letter to the editor stating that the South Carolina Aquarium is not equally accessible to children of all backgrounds. Read the letter here.... read more →