In light of June's Folly Beach shark encounter, we asked our jaw-some Senior Biologist, Arnold Postell, to share his views, advice and knowledge on sharks, one of the world's most feared and... read more →
Tomorrow, we're celebrating World Oceans Day! As we all know, a healthy ocean is crucial to our survival. Oceans regulate our climate, help provide food, clean the water we drink... read more →
Loggerhead (Caretta Caretta) Stranding Location: Charleston Harbor Arrival Date: May 26, 2016 Age: Juvenile Weight: 45 kg (100 pounds) Case History The SC Department of Natural Resources Marine Resources Division... read more →
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 →
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 →
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 →