The robust redhorse is considered a modern mystery fish. The freshwater species once thrived, but over the past century its numbers have dwindled. Today, there are believed to be only about 60 adults of them in the Pee Dee River. A large, long-lived member of the redhorse sucker family, it…
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loggerhead (Caretta caretta) Stranding Location: Beachfront at Huntington Beach State Park Arrival Date: 05/08/2014 Age: juvenile Weight: 36 kg Case History A 36 kg juvenile loggerhead sea turtle was found stranded on the beach at Huntington Beach State Park in Georgetown County on Thursday, May 8. The turtle was delivered…
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Support our oceans and fisheries with an evening of the best seafood you’ve never tried! Charleston’s first ever Trash Fish Dinner will be held on Thursday, June 5 at 6 p.m. at Lowndes Grove Plantation. Since early 2013, Chefs Collaborative has been holding Trash Fish Dinners around the country to…
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CHARLESTON, S.C. — May 12, 2014 — A Threatened sea turtle found floating off the coast of South Carolina more than a year ago is getting a second chance at life. Eddie, a juvenile green sea turtle treated at the South Carolina Aquarium Sea Turtle Rescue Program, can never be…
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CHARLESTON, S.C. — May 8, 2014— Celebrate sustainable seafood at one of Charleston's hot new restaurants, Edmund's Oast, at the next South Carolina Aquarium Sustainable Seafood Dinner taking place May 19, 2014 at 6 p.m. This unique dinner, held on Edmund's Oast's outside patio, will feature six courses expertly prepared…
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CHARLESTON, S.C. — April 5, 2014 —Grab a friend and head out to see the first public sea turtle release of the year. Huntington, a 177-pound loggerhead sea turtle, will be returned to the ocean at 4:30 p.m. today, May 5, 2014 at the Isle of Palms County Park. The…
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CHARLESTON, S.C. — April 25, 2014 — World-renowned deep-sea explorer Dr. Robert Ballard will receive the South Carolina Aquarium Environmental Stewardship Award on Thursday, May 8, 2014. The eighth Annual South Carolina Aquarium Conservation Gala, taking place on Liberty Square in Charleston, S.C., recognizes individuals that have worked to protect…
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Join us in celebrating the planet that provides us with fresh air, clean water, and amazing animals every day – Earth! This Earth Day, we’re telling Mother Earth that we love her by throwing a fabulous Party for the Planet. Stop by one of our Education Stations to get conservation…
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CHARLESTON, S.C. — April 16, 2014—The World Famous Weeki Wachee Mermaids are inspiring and delighting visitors of all ages, but they are in the Lowcountry for only a few more days. The mermaids who are visiting from Weeki Wachee Springs State Park, are swimming amongst the sea life in the…
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When Roxann and Stephen considered venues for their wedding, the South Carolina Aquarium was a natural choice. Roxann had just received her Ph.D. in veterinary sciences, and wedding at the Aquarium effortlessly reflected her passion for animals and the environment. Beyond that, Roxann’s guests loved the opportunity to walk around…
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