Artists come in all different shapes, sizes and...species! Using animal-safe paint, our animals create beautiful works of artistic genius! Animal art is a major component of the Aquarium's animal... read more →
Kemp's ridley (Lepidochelys kempii) Stranding Location: Kiawah Island, SC Arrival Date: 8/6/2019 Age: Juvenile Weight: 9.5 lbs Case History Shenzi was hooked by a surf fisherman early in... read more →
Rain Gardens: Working with Nature to Mitigate Climate Change Impacts Does your front yard transform to a pond each time it rains? Does your driveway become a river... read more →
What's that sound? We can tell you one thing: it’s not seismic testing! As you might have heard, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control recently opposed... read more →
Remembering Alabaster Today, we lost a treasured member of our Aquarium family - Alabaster the albino American alligator. Alabaster came to the South Carolina Aquarium in 2009. He... read more →
Search for a shark with a toothy grin in the Great Ocean Tank (GOT) – meet our sand tiger sharks! These guys have protruding, jagged teeth that jet out... read more →
Outdoor play, delicious food and cold drinks on a hot summer day – there’s nothing like a cookout to bring together friends and family! Unfortunately, widespread grilling can take... read more →
Summer is upon us! The weather is humid, the waters are warm and the sun is blazing hot. It's the season of long afternoons at the beach, swimming in... read more →
There are many ways to support sea turtles, from choosing alternatives to single-use plastic to donating critical medical items to the Sea Turtle Care Center™. This spring,... read more →
Kemp's ridley (Lepidochelys kempii) Stranding Location: Cherry Grove Fishing Pier, North Myrtle Beach, SC Arrival Date: 6/22/2019 Age: Juvenile Weight: 3.08 kgs (7 pounds) Case History Sarafina was caught on hook and... read more →