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May 15

25 Years of Saving Sea Turtles

25 years ago, a dying sea turtle was rushed to the Aquarium in a last-ditch effort to save her/him. Back then, there was no formal space in South Carolina to send a sick or injured sea turtle for rehabilitation, but we answered the call. Over the years, we’ve admitted…
May 09

Lily

Kemp’s Ridley (Lepidochelys kempii) Stranding Location: Myrtle Beach, SC Arrival Date: 5/3/25 Age: Juvenile Sex: Unknown Weight: 2.41 kg (5.3 lbs.) Case History Lily was admitted after being accidentally hooked by a fisherman at the Myrtle Beach State Park Pier. Once notified, South Carolina Department of Natural Resources…
May 09

Lavender

Green (Chelonia mydas) Stranding Location: Hilton Head Island, SC Arrival Date: 5/2/2025 Age: Juvenile Sex: Unknown Weight: 2.57 kg (5.65 lbs) Case History This juvenile green turtle was found washed ashore near the jetty on the north end of Hilton Head Island. Lavender was rescued and safely transported…
May 08

A Quarter Century of Conservation

Through small steps and big dreams over the past 25 years, we’ve worked toward a future of plastic-free waters, lush landscapes and thriving wildlife populations. From our first sea turtle patient triaged in a kiddie pool to the inception of a formalized conservation department in 2015 and beyond, our…
May 01

25 Moments That Shaped Our First 25 Years

Nearly 25 years ago, on a hot Friday in Charleston, the South Carolina Aquarium officially opened its doors to the community. With our 25th anniversary approaching on May 19, we realize our full story has been built upon many single — yet monumental — moments. As we look toward…
Apr 30

Tulip

Green (Chelonia mydas) Stranding Location: Folly Beach, SC Arrival Date: 4/26/2025 Age: Juvenile Sex: Unknown Weight: 1.49 kg (3.28 lbs) Case History Boaters spotted the tiny green floating asymmetrically and struggling in the waters near Folly Beach. They called the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) to…
Apr 30

Zinnia

Kemp’s ridley (Lepidochelys kempii) Stranding Location: Myrtle Beach, SC Arrival Date: 4/22/2025 Age: Juvenile Sex: Unknown Weight: 5.65 kg (12.43 lbs.) Case History Zinnia was accidentally hooked by a fisherman at the Myrtle Beach State Park Pier. Once notified, South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) was able…
Apr 30

Ranunculus

Kemp’s ridley (Lepidochelys kempii) Stranding Location: Myrtle Beach, SC Arrival Date: 4/22/2025 Age: Juvenile Sex: Unknown Weight: 6.98 kg (15.35 lbs) Case History This juvenile Kemp’s ridley was accidentally hooked by a fisherman at the Myrtle Beach State Park Pier. South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) were notified and…
Apr 30

Petunia

Kemp’s ridley (Lepidochelys kempii) Stranding Location: North Myrtle Beach, SC Arrival Date: 4/26/2025 Age: Juvenile Sex: Unknown Weight: 6.97 kg (15.33 lbs.) Case History Petunia was accidentally hooked by a fisherman in North Myrtle Beach. Once notified, the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) was able to…
Apr 23

Cactus

Kemp’s ridley (Lepidochelys kempii) Stranding Location: Myrtle Beach, SC Arrival Date: 4/18/25 Age: Juvenile Sex: Unknown Weight: 7.37 kg (16.25 lbs) Case History Cactus was admitted to the Aquarium after being hooked by a fisherman at Myrtle Beach State Park Pier. This fish hook was removed by the…
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