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Sep 11

Seven Ways You Can Help Protect Sea Turtles

You can help protect sea turtles from hatchlings to adulthood. The Aquarium and Sea Turtle Care Center™ offer many tips and opportunities to give back to this incredible species. Learn more below. 1. Clean the Beach The close of summer also marks the end of sea turtle nesting season.…
Aug 08

Rain Gardens

Rain Gardens: Working with Nature to Mitigate Climate Change Impacts Does your front yard transform to a pond each time it rains? Does your driveway become a river during a storm? Unfortunately, this is becoming the reality for many South Carolinians, especially in urban areas. With an increase…
Aug 08

What’s That Sound?

What's that sound? We can tell you one thing: it’s not seismic testing! As you might have heard, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control recently opposed permits to begin seismic testing off our coast. Seismic testing is a way to measure the geological makeup of the…
Jul 09

Green Your Grilling

Outdoor play, delicious food and cold drinks on a hot summer day – there’s nothing like a cookout to bring together friends and family! Unfortunately, widespread grilling can take a toll on our environment. Excess smoke emission, meat and single-use waste can leave a substantial carbon footprint. Before you…
Jul 09

Sea Turtle Releases: Behind the Scenes

Summer is upon us! The weather is humid, the waters are warm and the sun is blazing hot. It's the season of long afternoons at the beach, swimming in the ocean waves, rosé all day and of course, local sea turtle releases! There are many moving parts that go…
Jul 01

2019 Sea Turtle Tote Now Available!

There are many ways to support sea turtles, from choosing alternatives to single-use plastic to donating critical medical items to the Sea Turtle Care Center™.  We are excited to offer another way to support our rehabilitation efforts and raise awareness for sea turtle conservation: the new-and-improved sea…
Jun 11

Ouch!

The South Carolina coastline is home to many magnificent animals, some of which have evolved to protect themselves from predators in pretty astonishing ways! While playing in the ocean this summer, you may find yourself face-to-face with some of these creatures. Although they are intriguing, be sure to keep…
Jun 07

We Can Stop “Wish-cycling”

Old wooden furniture, computer keyboard, golf clubs and rugs…what do these things all have in common? They’ve all ended up in a Charleston County recycling bin, but they don’t belong there! The staggering statistic from the EPA, estimating that “75% of American waste is recyclable, but only 30% actually…
Sep 06

NEW! South Carolina Aquarium Fall Guide

Fall is almost here in Charleston! Looking for some seasonal suggestions on ways to enjoy everything the Holy City has to offer while also helping sea turtles? We've got ideas on where to dine, what to drink, where to stay and where to play! Check out our Fall Guide for…
May 01

Leatherback Sea Turtle Treated Near Hunting Island

Just weeks after the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) posted on Facebook about the influx of leatherback sea turtles to the Lowcountry, SCDNR and South Carolina Aquarium staff found themselves face-to-face with one of these gentle giants. On Saturday around 2:30 pm, our veterinary team received a call from…
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