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Jul 08

Take Climate Action: Use Energy Efficiently

Brrrrring! You awaken to the familiar buzz of your alarm. You open your eyes and turn on the light, unplugging your phone as you step out of bed and into your daily routine. In a span of a few minutes, you relied on various forms of energy to jump…
Jul 07

Bea

Loggerhead (Caretta caretta) Stranding Location: Hilton Head Island, SC Arrival Date: 6/16/22 Age: Adult (female) Weight: 57.04 kg (125.5 lbs) Case History Bea was discovered in the evening, lethargic and floating in the intracoastal off of Skull Creek Marina on Hilton Head Island. The turtle was rescued thanks…
Jul 07

Monoceros

Kemp’s Ridley (Lepidochelys kempii) Stranding Location: Garden City, SC Arrival Date: 6/14/22 Age: Juvenile Weight: 3.1kg (6.2 lbs) Case History Monoceros was caught on hook and line off of Garden City Pier. When South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) received the call about a hooked turtle, they…
Jun 16

World Sea Turtle Day: Another Reason to Celebrate

The South Carolina Aquarium has another reason to celebrate World Sea Turtle Day thanks to the recently-introduced legislation to increase funding for sea turtle conservation. The Sea Turtle Rescue Assistance Act of 2022 will fill a crucial gap in sea turtle conservation by providing much-needed direct support to organizations…
Jun 08

Gemini

Kemp's Ridley (Lepidocheyls kempii) Stranding Location: Kiawah Island, SC Arrival Date: June 1, 2022 Age: Juvenile Weight: 3kg (6.6 lbs) Case History Gemini was caught on hook and line off of a community dock on Kiawah Island. Luckily for Gemini, the fisher was able to bring them up…
Jun 08

Take Climate Action: How the Tides Have Turned

Summer’s arrival in the Lowcountry means packed beach bags, long-awaited vacations and… evacuation plans? That’s right, the Atlantic hurricane season is upon us and from June to November, we face five months of wondering, waiting and anticipating what effects we’ll feel in our coastal communities, or even further inland.…
Jun 08

We Owe It to the Ocean

She goes by many names – some familiar, some foreign – yet is widely known across countries, communities and cultures. The mere mention of her can conjure vivid memories overflowing with nostalgia, camaraderie, adventure and love. Unaffected by our differences, she connects our coasts, uniting us across miles. And…
Jun 02

World Sea Turtle Day: Saving Sea Turtles the World Over

Within our walls is a safe haven for our state’s sea turtles. Here, you’ll hear the shuffle of medical supplies and whoosh of tanks, you’ll feel the spirited hustle and bustle of a care facility in constant movement and you’ll meet a compassionate team of sea turtle biologists and…
Jun 02

Sunshine

Kemp's Ridley (Lepidochelys kempii) Stranding Location: Myrtle Beach State Park Arrival Date: 5/21/22 Age: Juvenile Weight: 3.33 kg (7.33 lbs) Case History Sunshine was caught on a fish hook at the Myrtle Beach State Park Pier. Once the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) was notified, Vickki…
Jun 02

Pluto

Loggerhead (Caretta caretta) Stranding Location: Pritchards Island Arrival Date: 5/21/22 Age: Sub-adult Weight: 29.23 kg (64.3 lbs) Case History Pluto washed up on the beach on Pritchards Island on Saturday morning. The turtle was found by the turtle team on their morning patrol. Pluto was then transferred to…
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