Currents

Jan 04

Libra

Kemp’s ridley (Lepidochelys kempii) Stranding Location: Cape Cod Bay, MA Arrival Date: 11/27/22 Age: Juvenile Weight: (4.8 lbs) Case History This turtle is one of many that stranded up in the New England area due to cold stunning, the sea turtle equivalent of hypothermia. New England Aquarium admits…
Jan 04

Mars

Green (Chelonia mydas) Stranding Location: Cape Cod Bay, MA Arrival Date: 11/27/22 Age: Juvenile Weight: 3.4 kg (7.48 lbs) Case History This turtle is one of many that stranded up in the New England area due to cold stunning, the sea turtle equivalent of hypothermia. New England Aquarium…
Jan 04

Neptune

Green (Chelonia mydas) Stranding Location: Buzzards Bay, MA Arrival Date: 11/27/22 Age: Juvenile Weight: 2.5 kg (5.5 lbs) Case History This turtle is one of many that stranded up in the New England area due to cold stunning, the sea turtle equivalent of hypothermia. New England Aquarium admits…
Jan 04

Saturn

Green (Chelonia mydas) Stranding Location: Buzzards Bay, MA Arrival Date: 11/27/22 Age: Juvenile Weight: 3.7 kg (8.14 lbs) Case History This turtle is one of many that stranded up in the New England area due to cold stunning, the sea turtle equivalent of hypothermia. New England Aquarium admits…
Jan 04

Virgo

Green (Chelonia mydas) Stranding Location: Cape Cod Bay, MA Arrival Date: 11/27/22 Age: Juvenile Weight: 2.9 kg (6.38 lbs) Case History This turtle is one of many that stranded up in the New England area due to cold stunning, the sea turtle equivalent of hypothermia. New England Aquarium…
Jan 04

Scorpio

Kemp’s Ridley (Lepidochyls kempii) Stranding Location: Cape Cod Bay, MA Arrival Date: 11/27/22 Age: Juvenile Weight: 3.0 kg (6.6 lbs) Case History This turtle is one of many that stranded up in the New England area due to cold stunning, the sea turtle equivalent of hypothermia. New England…
Jan 01
The exterior of the South Carolina Aquarium is shown on an overcast day.

Fortifying our Mountain Forest

A new year means new, exciting projects happening around the Aquarium, and we’re kicking off 2023 with a project to fortify our outdoor Mountain Forest exhibit. Beginning January 9, this exhibit will be closed to the public as we replace the mesh surrounding its exterior. We expect this exhibit…
Dec 08

Take Climate Action: Reduce and Recycle Holiday Waste

We don’t have to wait to make a New Year's resolution to minimize our climate impact! Let’s get a jump start by evaluating changes to our holiday decorating, meals and gifts this year. With a little bit of research, we can lessen our impact on the climate with just…
Dec 08

Say It Ain’t Snow, Santa’s on the Coast

You may have been lucky enough to spot Howard Hogue, the famous Beach Santa, regularly sweeping the Isle of Palms beachfront, searching for and discarding hundreds of thousands of pieces of litter. Often donning a jolly, red outfit, occasional Santa hat and handing out "business cards" in the form…
Dec 01
A roseate spoonbill flies across the Saltmarsh Aviary at the South Carolina Aquarium.

Ask an Expert: Why Are Roseate Spoonbills Pink?

Picture this: During your visit to the Aquarium, you’re taking a stroll through the Saltmarsh Aviary when all of a sudden, there’s a flash of pink. Next thing you know, two small, flamingo-like birds appear. From the ground up, they're quite a colorful sight: bright pink feet and slender…
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