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Mar 25

Aquarium Members and the Island Turtle Team partner for Loggerhead Lessons!

Following on the flippers of one of the most sensational six days in the Sea Turtle Hospital and the South Carolina Aquarium’s history with the rescue, rehabilitation and release of our first leatherback sea turtle, a group of 30 Island Turtle Team volunteers partnered with the Aquarium’s Membership team to…
Mar 23

Good Catch is Expanding its Reach in South Carolina!

Good Catch, the South Carolina Aquarium’s sustainable seafood program, has an excellent foundation of dedicated restaurant partners. Since the program started in 2002, we have cultivated relationships with over 120 partners who are committed to placing sustainability at the forefront of their menus. The majority of our partners are based…
Feb 06

Charleston Art Gallery Supports the Sea Turtle Rescue Program

Through the support of generous community ambassadors, the Aquarium is able to raise vital funds to grow our education and conservation based programs. This Friday, February 6, the Martin Gallery is hosting a special fundraising event to support the South Carolina Aquarium’s Sea Turtle Rescue Program. Featured artist Leo E.…
Jan 09

Good Catch Oyster Fest

The South Carolina Aquarium will host its first-ever Good Catch Oyster Fest, Friday, Feb. 6, 2015. Beginning at 6 p.m., the evening highlights fresh hand-selected oysters, locally brewed beer, live music, and delicious food by local restaurants. All at the best event venue in Charleston with an all-inclusive ticket special…
Dec 18

‘Tis the Sea-son to Share the Magic!

What better way to spread the magic of the holiday sea-son than by sharing our love of animals with the community? This month, with the help of some of our reptile residents and Pippen the barn owl, Aquarium team members brought the fun to our friends at the MUSC Children’s…
Dec 08

One80 Place Veterans visit the Aquarium

Last Monday, veterans and their families from One80 Place took an adventure down to the harbor for some Aquarium fun and learning. Adult education is just one of the many supportive services that One80 Place provides to homeless veterans and individuals to help them turn their lives around. Every night,…
Sep 27

“Tanked” Inspired: How We Built the Great Ocean Tank

We are incredibly excited to be part of the Animal Planet network TV Show “Tanked.” Our curator, David Wilkins, collected freshwater fish for an Aquarium at the Horry County Museum for the episode which airs tonight (Sept. 26, 2014) at 10 p.m. on Animal Planet. All of this was documented…
Sep 26

Salvage for our Seas: Artwork by Daniel Miner

CHARLESTON, S.C. — Sept. 26, 2014 — Marine animals come to life through recycled metal, tools and old engine parts in the South Carolina Aquarium's newest art installation, Salvage for our Seas. The exhibition, on display through January 15, 2015, features sculptures by Charleston artist Daniel Miner representing the Lowcountry's…
Jul 07

Thank You Aquarium Ambassadors!

Each year, we receive incredible support from members of communities near and far. Turtle Team volunteers with the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources, local school students, and remarkable individuals and local businesses have helped the South Carolina Aquarium raise nearly $20,000 already this year to support our mission and…
Apr 16

Roxann and Stephen’s Wedding at the Aquarium

When Roxann and Stephen considered venues for their wedding, the South Carolina Aquarium was a natural choice. Roxann had just received her Ph.D. in veterinary sciences, and wedding at the Aquarium effortlessly reflected her passion for animals and the environment. Beyond that, Roxann’s guests loved the opportunity to walk around…
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