Kemp's Ridley (Lepidochelys kempii) Stranding Location: Myrtle Beach State Park Arrival Date: 5/21/22 Age: Juvenile Weight: 3.33 kg (7.33 lbs) Case History Sunshine was caught on a fish hook at the Myrtle Beach State Park Pier. Once the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) was notified, Vickki…
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02
Jun
02
Loggerhead (Caretta caretta) Stranding Location: Pritchards Island Arrival Date: 5/21/22 Age: Sub-adult Weight: 29.23 kg (64.3 lbs) Case History Pluto washed up on the beach on Pritchards Island on Saturday morning. The turtle was found by the turtle team on their morning patrol. Pluto was then transferred to…
Jun
01
It’s a beautiful, sunny summer day in Charleston and you’re cruising on your boat, enjoying every moment. The wind’s in your hair, the sun’s on your face and the salty air is giving you all those endless summer vibes. As you veer toward your favorite fishing spot, you feel…
May
09
What lives in brackish water, has seven subspecies and is the only species included in the genus Malaclemys? If you guessed the diamondback terrapin, you’re correct! We love questions, and in a recent Ask an Expert submission, we were asked what characteristics separate a male from a female terrapin.…
May
09
As water temperatures rise, so do our chances of seeing manatees as they migrate from Florida. Murky waters make it difficult to discern true population numbers here in South Carolina, but that doesn’t mean we can’t plan for safe wildlife watching as we await their arrival! The scientific order…
May
09
It’s the layers upon layers of intertwined marshgrass acting as a fluid buffer between the incoming water and land. It’s the pungent foundation of pluff mud enduring the relentless flux of flooding and drought, working double duty…
Apr
29
Close your eyes. Take a deep breath in… hold for two… release. Now picture this: You’re at your favorite beach. You feel the soft, warm sand between your toes as you make your way towards the waves. The cool, crisp ocean breeze brushes your hot skin, the sun beating…
Apr
27
With the Lowcountry beginning to transition from spring to summer, the warm sand, lively surf and salty air of Lowcountry beaches offer an environment of peace and play for locals and tourists alike. But humans aren't the only ones flocking to the beach this time of year... As you…
Apr
22
Monkeys, and stingrays and turtles... oh my! These are just some of the animals Dr. Jamie Torres, our new director of veterinary care, has had the pleasure of working with over the course of her career. As an integral part of the Aquarium family, Dr. Jamie will continue leading…
Apr
07
Sara was a member of a specialized offshore aerial survey team…
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