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Jan 15

Kathy

Loggerhead (Caretta caretta) Stranding Location: Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge, SC Arrival Date: 06/01/2018 Age: Adult Weight: 117.62 kg (259 pounds) Case History Voldemort was rescued by U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service staff and volunteers Jerry Tupacz, Billy Shaw, Gina McQuilken and Joe VeVerka. Jerry and Billy, along with their... read more →
Dec 19

Draco Malfoy

Loggerhead (Caretta caretta) Stranding Location: Orleans, MA Arrival Date: 12/11/2018 Age: Juvenile Weight: 15.8kgs (35 lbs) Case History This adorable little loggerhead was originally found on the beach in Orleans, Massachusetts on December 4th, 2018. Draco was quickly transported to New England Aquarium to be triaged. Draco’s body temperature was... read more →
Dec 19

Neville Longbottom

Loggerhead (Caretta caretta) Stranding Location: Wellfleet, MA Arrival Date: 12/11/2018 Age: Juvenile Weight: 119.6kgs (43 lbs) Case History Neville Longbottom stranded as a cold stun on a beach in Wellfleet, Massachusetts on December 4, 2018 and was quickly transported to the New England Aquarium (NEAq) to be triaged. Veterinary staff... read more →
Dec 19

Lupin

Loggerhead (Caretta caretta) Stranding Location: Brewster, MA Arrival Date: 12/11/2018 Age: Juvenile Weight: 20 kg (44lbs) Case History Lupin was originally found on the beach in Brewster, Massachusetts on December 5, 2018. His body temperature was 39°F when he arrived at The New England Aquarium (NEAq). Lupin stayed at NEAq... read more →
Dec 19

Severus Snape

Loggerhead (Caretta caretta) Stranding Location: Wellfleet, MA Arrival Date: 12/11/2018 Age: Juvenile Weight: 9.7kgs (21 lbs) Case History This adorable little loggerhead was originally found on the beach in Wellfleet Massachusetts on November 28, 2018. Snape then was transported to the New England Aquarium to be triaged. Snape’s body temperature... read more →
Dec 19

Dumbledore

Loggerhead (Caretta caretta) Stranding Location: Dennis, MA Arrival Date: 12/11/2018 Age: Juvenile Weight: 19.6 kg (43.12 lbs) Case History Dumbledore stranded in Massachusetts as a cold stun. He washed up in Dennis, Massachusetts and rescuers took him to the New England Aquarium (NEAq) for triage and treatment. His body temperature... read more →
Nov 27

How to Host Your Own Oyster Roast

Get your shuckers ready - 'tis the season of Lowcountry oyster roasts! Between now and early spring, you'll find oyster roasts happening all around town. Have you ever thought about hosting your own? Check out our step-by-step guide on how to host your own oyster roast! To host your own... read more →
Nov 19

Madam Poppy Pomfrey

Green Sea Turtle (Chelonia mydas) Stranding Location: Mitchellville Beach, Hilton Head, Beaufort, SC Arrival Date: 11/07/2018 Age: juvenile Weight: 11.7 kg (25.8 pounds) Case History Madam Poppy Pomfrey was found on Mitchellville Beach by Hilton Head Island lifeguard, Jerry Staub. Jerry contacted the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR)... read more →
Nov 12

Sirens of the Sea: Tracking Local Manatee Migrations

Over 150 guests attended the third Holland Lifelong Learning lecture of the season held in the South Carolina Aquarium’s Great Hall. With a slice of Papa John’s Pizza in one hand and a sample of Pawley’s Island Brewing IPA in the other, guests found their seats, anxious to learn from... read more →
Oct 26

Trash fish? No, Triggerfish!

You may be familiar with seeing triggerfish dishes on the menu nowadays, but years ago these were considered nothing but a trash fish. In fact, they were somewhat of a nuisance for fishermen who were trying to catch other, more commercially important, species. Triggerfish were the byproduct, or bycatch, of... read more →
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