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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…
Apr 16

A Gift To Touch Generations

Many of us visit an aquarium to engage with wild wonders from the world around us. As we marvel at living beings so vastly different from us, we often realize a single moment of connection can create a lifelong bond. For Susan and Athalie Rohr, a single visit to…
Apr 14
Apr 10

Daisy

Green (Chelonia mydas) Stranding Location: North Myrtle Beach, SC Arrival Date: 4/3/25 Age: Juvenile Sex: Unknown Weight: 2.43 kg (5.35 lbs) Case History This crusty little juvenile green sea turtle stranded in the surf in North Myrtle Beach, and South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) staff and…
Apr 08

Geranium

Kemp's ridley (Lepidochelys kempii) Stranding Location: Huntington Beach State Park, Murrels Inlet, SC Arrival Date: 4/3/25 Age: Juvenile Sex: Unknown Weight: 7.36 kg (16.23 lbs) Case History Geranium was admitted after being caught on hook and line at Huntington Beach State Park. Our thanks to everyone involved in…
Apr 01

Rose

Green (Chelonia mydas) Stranding Location: Seabrook Island, SC Arrival Date: 3/21/25 Age: Juvenile Sex: Unknown Weight: 3.83 kg (8.4 lbs) Case History This juvenile green sea turtle was found cold stunned and washed ashore in Seabrook Island. South Carolina Department of Natural Resources permitted volunteers responded and transported…
Mar 07
Single oysters are displayed in a person's hands while more oysters decorate the background of the image.

Learning on the Half Shell: Farmed vs. Wild Oysters

Are you craving the meaty, succulent taste of oysters? Trust us, we are, too! As a coastal culinary hot spot, the Lowcountry has endless opportunities for your tastebuds to experience all these bivalves have to offer. Before you enjoy your next hearty half shell, hear the purpose, process and…
Mar 07
Feb 26
Feb 26

Dandelion

Green (Chelonia mydas) Stranding Location: Isle of Palms, SC Arrival Date: 2/20/25 Age: Juvenile Sex: Unknown Weight: 2.24 kg (4.94 lbs) Case History This juvenile green sea turtle was found cold stunned and covered in sand and epibiota on the north end of Isle of Palms, near Dewes…
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