Every place has its lucky New Year tradition – that one magical food that, if consumed on New Year’s Day, will grant you good luck for the rest of the year. In Spain, it’s grapes. In Germany, it’s sauerkraut. Lentils in Italy. Turkey, pomegranates… And in the U.S South, it’s…
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The South Carolina Aquarium is passionate about protecting wildlife and wild places, and another step is being taken to protect our beautiful environment and ocean. The Aquarium’s eatery, the Sea Turtle Snack Bar, recently became Ocean Friendly Restaurant Certified. The certification is through the Charleston Chapter of the Surfrider Foundation,…
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Loggerhead (Caretta caretta) Arrival Date: 11/27/2016 Stranding Location: Eastham, Massachusetts Weight: 43 pounds Case History Luke Skywalker stranded on a frigid beach in Cape Cod. Luke was extremely lethargic, with a low heart rate of about 6 beats per minute, when he arrived at New England Aquarium. Fluids, vitamins and…
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Green (Chelonia mydas) Arrival Date: November 27th, 2016 Stranding Location: Wellfleet, Massachusetts Weight: 8.6 pounds Case History Kylo Ren arrived at New England Aquarium on along with Princess Leia and Han Solo. Kylo Ren was triaged with fluids, vitamins, received radiographs and was started on antibiotics. There was some radiographic…
Dec
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Green (Chelonia mydas) Arrival Date: November 27th, 2016 Stranding Location: Eastham, Massachusetts Weight: 4.6 pounds Lifestage: Juvenile Case History This patient was admitted to New England Aquarium on 11/13/2016, h/she was very lethargic and chilly! Princess Leia received life-saving treatments including fluids and vitamins, and was gradually warmed back up…
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Green (Chelonia mydas) Arrival Date: November 27th, 2016 Stranding Location: Brewster, Massachusetts Weight: 5.5 pounds Lifestage: Juvenile Case History Han Solo arrived at New England Aquarium on 11/12/2016 with a chilly body temperature of 50.8°F and had to gradually be warmed up to about 70°F. Han Solo's left eyelid appeared…
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Kemp's Ridley (Lepidochelys kempii) Arrival Date: November 27th, 2016 Stranding Location: Dennis, Massachusetts Weight: 1.75 pounds Lifestage: Juvenile Case History Kenobi stranded on 11/19/2016 and was taken to Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary before being transported to New England Aquarium. Kenobi was very lethargic on arrival, with a low heart rate,…
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Kemp's ridley (Lepidochelys kempii) Arrival Date: November 27, 2016 Stranding Location: Eastham, Massachusetts Weight: 3.23 pounds Lifestage: Juvenile Case History Admitted to New England Aquarium on 11/13/2016, this juvenile came in at 55° F and was triaged with fluid therapy, vitamins and antibiotics before making the journey to South Carolina Aquarium.…
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Green (Chelonia mydas) Arrival Date: November 27, 2016 Stranding Location: Barnstable, Massachusetts Weight: 7.3 pounds Lifestage: Juvenile Case History Admitted to New England Aquarium on 11/21/16 as the 53rd patient, this juvenile green showed signs of possible pneumonia and was treated with fluids, vitamins and antibiotics before being flown down to…
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Green (Chelonia mydas) Arrival Date: November 27, 2016 Stranding Location: Barnstable, Massachusetts Weight: 6 pounds Lifestage: Juvenile Case History This juvenile green sea turtle arrived at the New England Aquarium with a core body temperature of only 43.2° F and a heart rate of just 6 bpm. Radiographs showed evidence of…
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