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Currents

May 01

25 Moments That Shaped Our First 25 Years

Nearly 25 years ago, on a hot Friday in Charleston, the South Carolina Aquarium officially opened its doors to the community. With our 25th anniversary approaching on May 19, we realize our full story has been built upon many single — yet monumental — moments. As we look toward…
Apr 30

Tulip

Green (Chelonia mydas) Stranding Location: Folly Beach, SC Arrival Date: 4/26/2025 Age: Juvenile Sex: Unknown Weight: 1.49 kg (3.28 lbs) Case History Boaters spotted the tiny green floating asymmetrically and struggling in the waters near Folly Beach. They called the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) to…
Apr 30

Zinnia

Kemp’s ridley (Lepidochelys kempii) Stranding Location: Myrtle Beach, SC Arrival Date: 4/22/2025 Age: Juvenile Sex: Unknown Weight: 5.65 kg (12.43 lbs.) Case History Zinnia was accidentally hooked by a fisherman at the Myrtle Beach State Park Pier. Once notified, South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) was able…
Apr 30

Ranunculus

Kemp’s ridley (Lepidochelys kempii) Stranding Location: Myrtle Beach, SC Arrival Date: 4/22/2025 Age: Juvenile Sex: Unknown Weight: 6.98 kg (15.35 lbs) Case History This juvenile Kemp’s ridley was accidentally hooked by a fisherman at the Myrtle Beach State Park Pier. South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) were notified and…
Apr 30

Petunia

Kemp’s ridley (Lepidochelys kempii) Stranding Location: North Myrtle Beach, SC Arrival Date: 4/26/2025 Age: Juvenile Sex: Unknown Weight: 6.97 kg (15.33 lbs.) Case History Petunia was accidentally hooked by a fisherman in North Myrtle Beach. Once notified, the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) was able to…
Apr 23

Cactus

Kemp’s ridley (Lepidochelys kempii) Stranding Location: Myrtle Beach, SC Arrival Date: 4/18/25 Age: Juvenile Sex: Unknown Weight: 7.37 kg (16.25 lbs) Case History Cactus was admitted to the Aquarium after being hooked by a fisherman at Myrtle Beach State Park Pier. This fish hook was removed by the…
Apr 16

A Gift To Touch Generations

Many of us visit an aquarium to engage with wild wonders from the world around us. As we marvel at living beings so vastly different from us, we often realize a single moment of connection can create a lifelong bond. For Susan and Athalie Rohr, a single visit to…
Apr 14
Apr 10

Daisy

Green (Chelonia mydas) Stranding Location: North Myrtle Beach, SC Arrival Date: 4/3/25 Age: Juvenile Sex: Unknown Weight: 2.43 kg (5.35 lbs) Case History This crusty little juvenile green sea turtle stranded in the surf in North Myrtle Beach, and South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) staff and…
Apr 08

Geranium

Kemp's ridley (Lepidochelys kempii) Stranding Location: Huntington Beach State Park, Murrels Inlet, SC Arrival Date: 4/3/25 Age: Juvenile Sex: Unknown Weight: 7.36 kg (16.23 lbs) Case History Geranium was admitted after being caught on hook and line at Huntington Beach State Park. Our thanks to everyone involved in…
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