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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: Murrells 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 the rescue and transport…
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…
Feb 20
Jan 29

Thistle

Green (Chelonia mydas) Stranding Location: Hilton Head Island, SC Arrival Date: 1/17/25 Age: Juvenile Sex: Unknown Weight: 2.06 kg (4.54 lbs) Case History This tiny green sea turtle was found lethargic and floating off of the Skull Creek Boathouse dock on Hilton Head Island. Thistle was rescued and…
Jan 16
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