Currents

May 01

Your Blue Mind: Aquariums and Mental Health

Let’s meditate a moment on water. Studies show that being in, on, under or near it can have positive effects on mental health. It can lower anxiety and reduce stress, while bolstering feelings of happiness and calm. It sustains life on Earth, while rejuvenating us in ways that may…
Apr 27

Ask an Expert: What is Ulva?

Our city is an urban environment that naturally incorporates the outdoors in almost every aspect. Here, nature is all around us — we kayak on Shem Creek, dine waterside with family and friends and hike along nature trails on the weekend. In Charleston, nature is truly part of our…
Apr 21

Goat

Green (Chelonia mydas) Stranding Location: Folly Beach Arrival Date: 4/15/23 Age: Juvenile Weight: 2.83 kg (6.2 lbs) Case History This small, juvenile green turtle stranded on Folly Beach late in the evening on April 14. Folly Beach Turtle Watch permit holder, Dave Miller, responded and kept the turtle…
Apr 21

Mozzarella

Green (Chelonia mydas) Stranding Location: Folly Beach, SC Arrival Date: 4/12/23 Age: Juvenile Weight: 3.98 kg (8.7 lbs) Case History Mozzarella, a juvenile green sea turtle, was found floating and unable to dive in Folly Creek by our friends at Charleston Outdoor Adventures. They reported the stranding, and…
Apr 21

Andrey

Green (Chelonia mydas) Stranding Location: Kiawah Island Arrival Date: 4/2/2023 Age: Juvenile Weight: 2.73 kg (6 lbs) Case History This little green sea turtle stranded on the beach on Kiawah Island late at night on April 1 and was picked up by permit holder, Cindy Lockhart. The turtle…
Apr 21

Muenster

Green (Chelonia mydas) Stranding Location: Fripp Island, SC Arrival Date: 3/18/23 Age: Juvenile Weight: 3.3 kg (7.26 lbs) Case History Muenster, a juvenile green sea turtle, was found stranded on Fripp Island and called in by Heather Pickens. South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) permit holders and…
Apr 07
Apr 07

Tide to Take Action

What’s better than that first bright, warm morning in spring or maybe you prefer when the leaves are just starting to change on the first, crisp fall day. Possibly, you’re someone who loves to see the full moon rise, large and low on the horizon. If you’re from the…
Apr 07

Whatever Floats Your Goat

You may have heard of the microscopic water bear and the not-so-teensy water bug, but what about the mysterious WATERGOAT? This enigmatic species eats everything in its path, clearing waterways of debris and... Ok, ok, you got us, the WATERGOAT isn't actually an animal — it's a device used…
Apr 03
A wide-angle photo shows the guest entrance of the South Carolina Aquarium with a directional street sign in the foreground.

I Spy: Five Not-so-Hidden Easter Eggs at the South Carolina Aquarium

It’s springtime, and that means it’s time to talk about Easter eggs. But we’re not referring to colorful kitchen arts and crafts or hidden trinkets filled with chocolate; we’re talking about subtle imagery and messages throughout the Aquarium that those with a keen eye can spy. Follow our lead…
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