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Jul 19

Remembering Alabaster

Remembering Alabaster Today, we lost a treasured member of our Aquarium family - Alabaster the albino American alligator. Alabaster came to the South Carolina Aquarium in 2009. He had albinism, a condition where he lacked melanin (or coloration) in his skin and eyes. Albino alligators are extremely rare... read more →
Jul 09

One Weird, Wild & Wonderful Way We’re Helping Sharks

Search for a shark with a toothy grin in the Great Ocean Tank (GOT) – meet our sand tiger sharks! These guys have protruding, jagged teeth that jet out from their mouths, easily identifiable compared to the other species in the GOT. Some sand tiger sharks at aquariums are... read more →
Jul 09

Green Your Grilling

Outdoor play, delicious food and cold drinks on a hot summer day – there’s nothing like a cookout to bring together friends and family! Unfortunately, widespread grilling can take a toll on our environment. Excess smoke emission, meat and single-use waste can leave a substantial carbon footprint. Before you... read more →
Jul 09

Sea Turtle Releases: Behind the Scenes

Summer is upon us! The weather is humid, the waters are warm and the sun is blazing hot. It's the season of long afternoons at the beach, swimming in the ocean waves, rosé all day and of course, local sea turtle releases! There are many moving parts that go... read more →
Jul 01

2019 Sea Turtle Tote Now Available!

There are many ways to support sea turtles, from choosing alternatives to single-use plastic to donating critical medical items to the Sea Turtle Care Center™. This spring, we are excited to offer another way to support our rehabilitation efforts and raise awareness for sea turtle conservation: the... read more →
Jul 01

Sarafina

Kemp’s ridley (Lepidochelys kempii) Stranding Location: Cherry Grove Fishing Pier, North Myrtle Beach, SC Arrival Date: 6/22/2019 Age: Juvenile Weight: 3.08 kgs (7 pounds) Case History Sarafina was caught on hook and line at the Cherry Grove Fishing Pier in North Myrtle Beach. The fisherman removed the hook, but was concerned for... read more →
Jul 01

Rafiki

Kemp’s ridley (Lepidochelys kempii) Stranding Location: Cherry Grove Fishing Pier, North Myrtle Beach, SC Arrival Date: 6/23/2019 Age: Juvenile Weight: 3.85 kgs (8.5 pounds) Case History On an early Sunday morning, Rafiki was caught on hook-and-line at the Cherry Grove Fishing Pier in North Myrtle Beach. Rafiki appeared to have swallowed the... read more →
Jun 11

Ouch!

The South Carolina coastline is home to many magnificent animals, some of which have evolved to protect themselves from predators in pretty astonishing ways! While playing in the ocean this summer, you may find yourself face-to-face with some of these creatures. Although they are intriguing, be sure to keep... read more →
Jun 10

Banzai

Loggerhead (Caretta caretta) Stranding Location: Hunting Island State Park, SC Arrival Date: 6/3/19 Age: Adult female Weight: 118.6 kgs (260 pounds) Case History Banzai was spotted stranded on a sand bar at low tide by visitors to Hunting Island State Park. When the visitors approached, they noticed some... read more →
Jun 07

Mixing Up Some Mystery Fish

Robust redhorse have an interesting history, as they were a mystery for 122 years. They were lost to science until fishery biologists found five “mystery fish” in the Oconee River that they couldn’t identify. Sure, it looked like other sucker species but these guys had a fleshy lower lip,... read more →
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