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Aug 18

Video of Local Bottlenose Dolphins Strand Feeding

Check out this fantastic video shot by Lowcountry photographer Kate Silvia. It was shot this summer off of Folly Beach, S.C. and shows some local bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) strand feeding! Strand feeding is a specialized style of feeding on fish that is observed in Charleston waters, as well as…
Aug 18

September Savings: South Carolina Aquarium and Magnolia Gardens

The South Carolina Aquarium, Charleston's number one family attraction, and Magnolia Plantation and Gardens, the city's most visited plantation, are offering families an opportunity to visit both attractions at a specially reduced price in September. A $5 discount off the admission price to the Aquarium and Magnolia is available beginning…
Aug 13

Reece

Loggerhead (Caretta caretta) Stranding Location: North Island, SC Arrival Date: 07/30/2015 Age: adult Weight: 75.7 kg (~167 pounds) Case History Brian Reece, a technician employed at Yawkey Wildlife Preserve, was out surveying for wild hogs when he came across this adult female loggerhead stuck in the sand at the high…
Aug 13

Laddy

Kemp's ridley (Lepidochelys kempii) Stranding Location: Morris Island Lighthouse, Folly Beach, SC Arrival Date: 08/05/2015 Age: Juvenile Weight: 2.68 kg (~6 lb.) Case History This young Kemp’s ridley was caught on hook-and-line by a fisherman near the Morris Island Lighthouse. The turtle swallowed the large hook and, thus, was in…
Aug 13

Happy Birthday, Caretta!

Now through August 14, we are celebrating the birthday of Charleston’s favorite loggerhead sea turtle, Caretta! The sassy and spunky star of the Great Ocean Tank is turning 28 and she will be treated to a special fishy birthday cake. Share in the celebration by signing her birthday card! Caretta…
Aug 12

Ask Before You Order to Help End Illegal Shark Finning

Sharks are fascinating, yet often misunderstood. These captivating creatures have been portrayed in the media and pop culture as ferocious killers for years as a result of movies like “Jaws,” but the truth is that humans should be helping to protect them, not fear them. As top ocean predators, they…
Aug 07

Norris

Loggerhead (Caretta caretta) Stranding Location: South Litchfield, SC Arrival Date: 08/01/2015 Age: juvenile Weight: 33.8 kg (~75 pounds) Case History Paddle boarders out enjoying South Carolina’s beautiful waterways came across this extremely sick and lethargic loggerhead in South Litchfield near…
Jul 30

Pane e Vino: A Good Catch Dinner

Monday, August 31, savor an authentic Italian four-course Good Catch dinner at Pane e Vino! Chef Alfredo Temelini has prepared a mouthwatering menu with wine pairings that includes only the freshest, finest ingredients. A Good Catch Platinum Partner, Pane e Vino goes above and beyond, working with Good Catch Manager…
Jul 28

Kia

Loggerhead (Caretta caretta) Stranding Location: Kiawah, SC Arrival Date: 07/18/2015 Age: juvenile Weight: 36.3 kg (~80 pounds) Case History This juvenile loggerhead was rescued by the amazing Kiawah Beach Patrol near the Ocean Course Clubhouse. One look at this sea turtle and patrollers knew s/he needed assistance. Kia was clearly…
Jul 28

Discovery

Loggerhead (Caretta caretta) Stranding Location: Charleston Harbor, SC Arrival Date: 07/16/2015 Age: juvenile Weight: 30.0 kg (~66 pounds) Case History This small juvenile loggerhead was incidentally caught in a trawl net in the Charleston Harbor and brought on board an education vessel operated by the SCDNR, the E/V Discovery. Once…
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