Currents

Dec 19

Camellia

Green Sea Turtle (Chelonia mydas) Stranding Location: Folly Beach, SC Arrival Date: 12/10/25 Age: Juvenile Sex: Unknown Weight: 3.7 kg (8.14 lbs) Case History Spotted by a fisherman, this juvenile green sea turtle was lethargic and floating in the Folly River on a chilly day. S/he was rescued…
Dec 08

Sustainable Holidays: 7 Festive Ways To Put Our Planet First

As the days get shorter and the weather turns colder, we illuminate the night with festive color and gather around warm meals to celebrate the holidays with our loved ones. From stringing lights, sharing gifts or cooking a variety of special dishes, our traditions are as unique and beautiful…
Dec 03

Daffodil

Green (Chelonia mydas) Stranding Location: Rockville, SC Arrival Date: 11/25/25 Age: Juvenile Sex: Unknown Weight: 3.52kg (7.7 lbs) Case History Daffodil was found lethargic and floating in the water near Wadmalaw Island, South Carolina by concerned members of the public. When Daffodil was retrieved from the water, s/he…
Nov 11

Sweet Pea

Green (Chelonia mydas) Stranding Location: Hunting Island, SC Arrival Date: 11/4/25 Age: Juvenile Sex: Unknown Weight: 2.05 kg (4.51 lbs) Case History This small juvenile green sea turtle washed ashore on Hunting Island in South Carolina. The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) was notified and sent…
Nov 10
Lowcountry saltmarsh

A Current of Purpose

Here in the Lowcountry of South Carolina, three distinct rivers — the Ashley, the Cooper and the Wando — wind through our landscape, breathing life into everything they touch. Yet it’s when their paths converge and form something deeper that communities come together. Aptly, the South Carolina Aquarium sits at this confluence. It’s only fitting that we see the same phenomenon every day at the Aquarium: passionate individuals coming together to uplift a greater…
Oct 08

Small Choices, Big Impacts: 5 Ways to Choose Local

Pumpkin spice, cozy nights and… a monthlong celebration of local bites! October is National Seafood Month, and it’s the perfect time to savor your cozy fall favorites and dive into the impact of choosing locally and sustainably sourced seafood! By choosing local, you're protecting the health of our ocean,…
Oct 01
Sep 25

Milkweed

Kemp’s ridley (Lepidochelys kempii) Stranding Location: Folly Beach, SC Arrival Date: 9/20/25 Age: Subadult Sex: Unknown Weight: 16.24 kg (35.7 lbs.) Case History Milkweed was transported to the Aquarium after being accidentally hooked by a fisherman at the Folly Beach Pier. Many thanks to the South Carolina Department…
Sep 08

Animal Instincts in the Eye of the Storm

Much like the intense spinning of a hurricane racing through the Atlantic, our minds begin to swirl with preparation plans as hurricane season reaches its peak. Without tech tools or storm trackers, how do animals weather hurricane-force wind and waves, and what can we learn from the ways they…
Sep 02

Mistletoe

Kemp’s ridley (Lepidochelys kempii) Stranding Location: Folly Beach, SC Arrival Date: 8/30/25 Age: Juvenile Sex: Unknown Weight: 2.02 kg (4.44 lbs) Case History Mistletoe was transported to the Aquarium after being accidentally hooked by a fisherman at the Folly Beach Pier. We thank the South Carolina Department of…
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