Conservation

May 19

Living Fossils by Moonlight

Donning waders and headlamps, Aquarium staff trudge into the murky waters adjacent to the Aquarium, guided by the full moonlight mirrored on the water. We are seeking out a very particular creature known to arrive in droves along the coast during the early spring. Through the ripples, an armored…
Mar 05

Emerald

Green Sea Turtle (Chelonia mydas) Stranding Location: North Myrtle Beach, SC Arrival Date: 3/3/2021 Age: Juvenile Weight: 5.74 lbs (2.61 kg) Case History Emerald was found washed ashore in North Myrtle Beach (NMB) by two NMB Sea Turtle Patrol volunteers, Tim and Denise Lint, while walking on a quiet stretch of beach.…
Feb 12

Coming Full Circle: The Life and Legacy of the Just Family

Coming Full Circle The Life and Legacy of the Just Family “To be able to say I am doing a project in this community is humbling; coming full circle, I am doing a restoration project as an African American marine biologist in the birthplace of Ernest Everett Just,”…
Jan 15

Conservation in Review

What a whirlwind year 2020 was! Through the ups, downs and everything in between, we made it our mission to continue the work beyond our walls. We had to pivot from our original plans, as many did. We went virtual, we connected through computers and yes, we even exceeded…
Sep 22

Elvin

Green Sea Turtle (Chelonia mydas) Stranding Location: Ellis Creek, James Island, SC Arrival Date: 9/15/2020 Age: Juvenile Weight: 31 lbs (14.1 kg) Case History Elvin was found in Ellis Creek by two helpful citizens, Kimberly and her son Sebastian. They noticed the turtle floating at the surface, struggling and unable to…
Aug 07

The Plastic Impact During the Pandemic

Plastic pollution is one of the greatest challenges we face in the world, yet due to the pandemic, focus around this topic has significantly shifted. It’s no understatement to say our work, family and social lives look substantially different than they did six months ago. School openings are an…
Jul 25

Philip

Kemp's ridley (Lepidochelys kempii) Stranding Location: Cherry Grove Pier, NMB, SC Arrival Date: 7/16/20 Age: Juvenile Weight: 3.63 kg (7.9 lbs) Case History Philip was caught by a fisherman on Cherry Grove Pier late in the evening on July 15th. SCDNR transporter, Linda Mataya, responded to the call…
Jul 25

Angel Oak

Loggerhead (Caretta caretta) Stranding Location: Yawkey South Island Reserve, Georgetown, SC Arrival Date: 7/11/20 Age: Adult Weight: 258 (lbs) Case History Angel Oak was found stranded on the Yawkey Wildlife South Island Reserve on Cat Island after sustaining a severe boat strike to her caudal carapace. The South…
Jul 22

Swamp Fox

Kemp’s Ridley (Lepidochelys kempii) Stranding Location: Myrtle Beach State Park, Myrtle Beach, SC Arrival Date: 6/9/2020 Age: Juvenile Weight: 2.8 kg (9 lb) Case History Swamp Fox was caught on hook-and-line in Cherry Grove Pier. When the fisherman brought this little kemp’s up, he noticed that it was…
Jul 17

Pressing Need: Caring for Kemp’s Ridley Sea Turtles

While our doors were closed to guests earlier this year, our team still welcomed turtles in need. Caring for the patients of the Sea Turtle Care Center™ remained a top priority, despite the pandemic underway beyond our walls. Since May, the Care Center admitted 19 new patients (and counting).…
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