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Mar 08

Rewriting the Right Whale’s Tale

No one’s telling tales of their immense size (like the blue whale), their captivating beauty (like the orca), their vibrant personality (like the dolphin) or even their eloquent song (like the humpback). They haven’t been widely referenced in pop culture, and they aren’t always top of mind when talking…
Mar 06

Feta

Green (Chelonia myas) Stranding Location: Sullivan's Island, SC Arrival Date: 2/25/23 Age: Juvenile Weight: 2.87 kg (6.31 lbs) Case History On Saturday, February 25, a little juvenile green sea turtle was found stranded on Sullivan’s Island. They were spotted by local resident Erica Chapin who called the South…
Mar 01

12 Ways to Connect to Nature Around Charleston

Whether you’re a Lowcountry local or visiting Charleston for some “R&R,” it’s likely that you’re looking to connect to the diverse environments of the Carolina coast in one way or another. Here at the South Carolina Aquarium, we’re pretty into nature... almost like it’s our job (wink). If you’re…
Feb 24

Good Catch is Back

You've likely heard the phrase "good catch!" Perhaps a loved one exclaimed it when you caught your first fish; you might hear it from your manager when you spot an error in a project at work; or you may receive it as a nod of approval when introducing friends…
Feb 24

The Chilling “Why” Behind Cold Stunning

Ever find yourself meandering along the beach, bundled up from head to toe, during one of those cold snaps the Lowcountry endures? It's a magical experience if you can brave it; not a soul in sight, you have the whole beach to yourself with just the cool, salty sting…
Feb 23
spoonbill

A Case of Mistaken Identity

“Look at that flamingo! Wait… is that a flamingo?” Have you ever had an experience like this while at the Aquarium? It’s more common than you think! Some of our fan-favorite species can be easily confused for similar counterparts in the animal kingdom. So put on your detective cap…
Jan 12

Cancer

Kemp’s ridley (Lepidochelys kempii) Stranding Location: Cape Cod Bay, MA Arrival Date: 11/27/22 Age: Juvenile Weight: 2.3 kg (5.0 lbs) Case History This turtle is one of many that stranded up in the New England area due to cold stunning, the sea turtle equivalent of hypothermia. New England…
Jan 12

Capricorn

Kemp's ridley (Lepidochelys kempii) Stranding Location: Cape Cod Bay, MA Arrival Date: 11/27/22 Age: Juvenile Weight: 2.0 kg (4.4 lbs) Case History This turtle is one of many that stranded up in the New England area due to cold stunning. The New England Aquarium sees hundreds of turtles…
Jan 11

Andromeda

Green (Chelonia mydas) Stranding Location: Calibogue Sound, Hilton Head Island, SC Arrival Date: 12/26/22 Age: Juvenile Weight: 9.86 kg (21.69 lbs) Case History In the last two weeks of the year, most of the United States experienced extreme cold weather from a polar vortex, including the Lowcountry. As…
Jan 11

Orion

Green (Chelonia mydas) Stranding Location: Lands End, SC Arrival Date: 12/26/22 Age: Juvenile Weight: 7.35 kg (16.17 lbs) Case History This juvenile green sea turtle stranded in Land’s End, South Carolina in the early afternoon. The cause of stranding is cold stunning! This is a common cause of…
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