Currents

Jul 04

Flounder

Kemp’s ridley (Lepidochelys kempii) Stranding Location: Apache Pier, a fishing pier in Myrtle Beach Arrival Date: June 23, 2016 Age: Juvenile Weight: 4.8 lbs Case History This young Kemp's ridley was caught by recreational fishermen on Apache Pier in Myrtle Beach just days after Apache, another Kemp's ridley and one…
Jul 01

Apache

Kemp’s ridley (Lepidochelys kempii) Stranding Location: Apache Pier, a fishing pier in Myrtle Beach Arrival Date: June 19, 2016 Age: Juvenile Weight: 3.8 lbs Case History This Kemp's ridley was caught on Father’s Day by a recreational fishermen on Apache Pier in Myrtle Beach. New management at Apache Pier is…
Jun 23

Good Catch Dinner: Ted’s Butcherblock

Prepare your taste buds for a sustainable feast with Chefs Jamey Fairchild and Chad Dennis. Enjoy four courses, three savory and one sweet, with optional wine pairings. Connect with our Good Catch Manager, Shelley Dearhart, to learn more about the South Carolina Aquarium’s conservation initiatives and how you can make…
Jun 22

The Mount Pleasant Fish Market

Shem Creek fisherman are now able to sell their fresh-off-the-boat catch at a Saturday fish market, unanimously approved by the Mount Pleasant Town Council. Huzzah for local fisheries and small victories! Recently, we had lunch with Grace Edwards, the Executive Director of Shem Creek Fisheries, an organization dedicated to the…
Jun 20

Briar

Loggerhead (Caretta Caretta) Stranding Location: Cherry Grove, South Carolina Arrival Date: June 8, 2016 Age: Adult Weight: 74 kg (163 pounds) Case History When this large loggerhead arrived at the South Carolina Aquarium, it was quickly unloaded from the transport vehicle to the hospital’s mobile scale. The turtle had an…
Jun 16

Sea Turtle Spotlight

In celebration of World Sea Turtle Day, we’re spotlighting four of our patients in the Sea Turtle Hospital. Some sassy, some cute, some stinky, these sea turtles have enough personality to fill an ocean! And don’t forget to catch up on their stories before you dive in! [caption id="attachment_18805" align="alignright"…
Jun 14

Lionfish: An Invasive Delicacy

Members of the Watershed Society, the Aquarium’s top donor circle, were invited to a special Seaside Salon educational event, titled “Lionfish: An Invasive Delicacy.” A benefit of the Watershed Society, this event aimed to expose guests to a greater conservation issue that affects the Lowcountry and beyond – the growing…
Jun 09

Our Senior Biologist on the Folly Beach Shark Encounter

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 misunderstood creatures. What are your thoughts on what happened at Folly in June? Summer is warming up the waters. Sharks are…
Jun 07

World Oceans Day 2016

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 and generate the majority of the oxygen we breathe. They are home to an endless number of wildlife, some of which…
Jun 03

Ray

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 conducts an in-water research program to assess the population and health of sea turtles off the coast of SC and…
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