You may be familiar with hibernation — a state of dormancy, slower heart rate and lower body temperature — that…
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Jan
16
Green (Chelonia mydas) Stranding Location: Hilton Head Island, SC Arrival Date: 1/11/25 Age: Juvenile Sex: Unknown Weight: 2.88 kg (6.35 lbs) Case History Hydrangea, a juvenile green sea turtle, was found stranded and cold stunned near the Harbour Towne Golf Course by a local citizen. The South Carolina…
Jan
16
Green (Chelonia mydas) Stranding Location: Isle of Palms, SC Arrival Date: 1/10/25 Age: Juvenile Sex: Unknown Weight: 3.25 kg (7.17 lbs) Case History This juvenile green sea turtle was found in the tideline on Isle of Palms in brisk 37 degree Fahrenheit weather. Snowdrop was rescued and safely…
Jan
16
Green (Chelonia mydas) Stranding Location: Hilton Head Island, SC Arrival Date: 1/7/25 Age: Juvenile Sex: Unknown Weight: 2.92 kg (6.43 lbs) Case History Poppy was found floating near the docks at Cross Island Boat Landing, and was safely transported to the Sea Turtle Care Center™ by permitted South…
Dec
17
Green (Chelonia mydas) Stranding Location: Wadmalaw, SC Arrival Date: 12/9/24 Age: Juvenile Sex: Unknown Weight: 5.73 kg (12.6 lbs) Case History About a week ago a couple started noticing what they thought was a sea turtle in their pond. You read that right, a sea turtle in a…
Dec
17
Green (Chelonia mydas) Stranding Location: Hilton Head Island, SC Arrival Date: 12/8/24 Age: Juvenile Sex: Unknown Weight: 2.06 kg (4.53 lbs) Case History On a chilly Sunday, this juvenile green sea turtle stranded in the surf on Hickory Forest Beach in the Port Royal Sound. Permitted South Carolina…
Dec
17
Green (Chelonia mydas) Stranding Location: Harbor Island, SC Arrival Date: 12/6/24 Age: Juvenile Sex: Unknown Weight: 2.27 kg (5.0 lbs) Case History This little green washed ashore on Harbor Island, super chilly and covered in epibiota. When turtles get too cold they become extremely lethargic, experience buoyancy issues…
Nov
14
I’m Jaime Thom, senior manager of school programs here at the South Carolina Aquarium. Since I first joined the Aquarium as an intern nearly 25 years ago, I’ve had a front-row seat witnessing the profound impact this place has on the hearts and minds of young people. As my…
Nov
12
While many of us enjoy the extra festive fun that comes with the holiday season, some may struggle with sensory overload at some of these experiences. Colors, lights, sounds and crowds can be overwhelming, particularly for those who are autistic or have conditions like post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or…
Nov
11
Kemp’s Ridley (Lepidochelys kempii) Stranding Location: Folly Beach, SC Arrival Date: 11/1/24 Age: Juvenile Sex: Unknown Weight: 6.4 kg (14.0 lbs) Case History Beignet is a juvenile Kemp’s ridley sea turtle that was hooked by a fisherman on the Folly Beach Fishing Pier. The angler reported the hooked…
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