living in Charleston Harbor, such as sea horses, flounder and stingrays, can be seen in the Coast Gallery’s exhibits. Other exhibits test the visitor’s knowledge of shells, show just what is making those holes 
in the sand on the beach and let visitors see how local shrimpers help to protect sea turtles. See how your breath-holding skills match up against
those of a sea turtle, and view live video from our sea turtle rescue hospital. Step under the dock to learn about how you can help stop marine debris as you learn about its affects on our coastal animals.- FEATURED SPECIES
- ANIMAL DATABASE
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 Unlike almost every other animal on the planet, in  seahorses the male carries the fertilized eggs until they are ready to hatch..Species Sheet |
  When flounder are about three weeks old, one of their eyes migrates across their head to join the other eye on the same side of its head!Species Sheet |
 An octopus ejects ink to escape from predators. The ink has an eye irritant, as well as other chemicals that disrupt the predator’s sense of smell and  balance.Species Sheet |
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turtles in South Carolina. The Sea Turtle Hospital is responsible for caring for sick and injured sea turtles and releasing them back into the wild. 
