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Jun 18

Dewey

Loggerhead (Caretta caretta) Stranding Location: In-Water Capture off Capers Inlet, SC Arrival Date: 06/05/2015 Age: Juvenile Weight: 32.0 kg (~71 lb.) Case History The SC Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) In-Water Sea Turtle Research team captured their second debilitated loggerhead this year, named “Dewey,” on June 5th. (The first turtle,…
Jun 15

Shrimp Lettuce Wraps by SALT at Station 22

Ingredients 1 pound peeled and deveined shrimp tail off 1 head Bibb lettuce 1 small green pepper 1 small yellow pepper 1 small green pepper ? small red onion 1 medium vine ripe tomato 1 lime ? T. jerk paste ? Cup Honey ? cup olive oil hot sauce to…
Jun 09

Sea Turtles Return to the Deep Blue Sea on World Oceans Day

CHARLESTON, S.C. — June 8, 2015 — Three sea turtles, including two loggerheads and one green, are once again swimming the open ocean after successful treatment by the South Carolina Aquarium Sea Turtle Rescue Program. Buck, McAdoo and Bohicket were released today, World Oceans Day, at the Isle of Palms…
Jun 05

World Oceans Day: Healthy Oceans, Healthy Planet

June 8 is World Oceans Day. The 2015 theme for this UN-recognized day of ocean celebration is Healthy Oceans, Healthy Planet. Taking action to protect the ocean is vital to creating a healthy and sustainable environment for future generations because no matter where you live, everyone’s health directly depends on…
Jun 04

Ranger

Loggerhead (Caretta caretta) Stranding Location: Fishing Pier, Myrtle Beach State Park, SC Arrival Date: 05/28/2015 Age: Juvenile Weight: 31.6 kg (~70 lb.) Case History This thin loggerhead was apparently in search of easy prey in the form of bait at Myrtle Beach State Park’s (MBSP) fishing pier. Fishermen at the…
Jun 04

Pointer

Loggerhead (Caretta caretta) Stranding Location: In-Water Rescue at Bay Point, SC Arrival Date: 05/28/2015 Age: Juvenile Weight: 28.88 kg (~64 lb.) Case History This 28.88 kg juvenile loggerhead was rescued May 28th by SC Department of Natural Resources staff, who discovered this clearly ill loggerhead in the water at Bay…
Jun 04

Edings

Loggerhead (Caretta caretta) Stranding Location: Edingsville Beach, SC Arrival Date: 05/27/2015 Age: Sub-adult Weight: 47.52 kg (~105 lb.) Case History Named in honor of his stranding location, this sub-adult loggerhead was found stranded on the NE end of Edingsville Beach by a caring couple who recognized the importance of reporting…
Jun 04

Botany

Loggerhead (Caretta caretta) Stranding Location: In-Water Capture in Botany Bay, SC Arrival Date: 05/29/2015 Age: Juvenile Weight: 49.4 kg (~109 lb.) Case History This 49.4 kg sub-adult loggerhead was captured May 29th by the SC Department of Natural Resources’ sea turtle research vessel, the RV Lady Lisa. The blood work…
Jun 02

McCrady’s Restaurant: A Good Catch Dinner

On June 11, enjoy a four-course meal at McCrady’s Restaurant prepared by the talented staff of James Beard Award-winning chef Sean Brock. Widely regarded as one of Charleston’s finest restaurants, McCrady’s offers a contemporary look at Southern cuisine marked by the creativity and passion of an experienced culinary team. Dinner…
Jun 01

The Sea Turtle Hospital Experiences Record-Breaking May

The Sea Turtle Rescue Program has admitted a record number of sick and injured sea turtles this spring. May and June are typically the busiest months for live South Carolina turtle standings, and the most our Sea Turtle Hospital has admitted in the past was six in June 2013. This…
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