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Jul 25

Summer Is Fantastic For… Sharks!

As Shark Week winds down on the small screen, everyone is ramping up for their favorite foursome of superheroes to take over the big screen! The fantastic abilities showcased in comics, movies and more are often inspired — in one way or another — by the natural world. Let’s…
Jul 22

It’s (Not) Just Child’s Play at the South Carolina Aquarium

When your options for leisure, entertainment, learning and adventure include everything Charleston has to offer, the South Carolina Aquarium may not be the first place that pops into mind when looking for something fun to do. Some may assume we're meant for kids, but we’re here to prove otherwise! From…
Jul 21

Dahlia

Kemp’s ridley (Lepidochelys kempii) Stranding Location: North Myrtle Beach, SC Arrival Date: 7/15/25 Age: Juvenile Sex: Unknown Weight: 4.27 kg (9.39 lbs) Case History This juvenile Kemps ridley sea turtle was spotted floating in the surf late at night in North Myrtle Beach. Shortly thereafter, s/he washed onto the shoreline…
Jul 21

Seashore Mallow

Kemp’s ridley (Lepidochelys kempii) Stranding Location: Folly Beach, SC Arrival Date: 7/17/25 Age: Juvenile Sex: Unknown Weight: 10.42 kg (22.97 lbs) Case History This juvenile Kemp’s ridley sea turtle was hooked by a fisherman on the Folly Beach Fishing Pier. Many thanks to everyone involved in safely transporting this patient…
Jul 16

Beneath the Surface of “25”

“25” on its own can feel abstract. “25” on its own breezes past the many hands, hearts and hours that shaped the South Carolina Aquarium’s first quarter-century. It’s only when we break “25” down — and pinpoint the people, passion and powerful outcomes throughout those years — that the…
Jul 16
Jul 11

Sunflower

Kemp’s ridley (Lepidochelys kempii) Stranding Location: Folly Beach, SC Arrival Date: 7/4/25 Age: Juvenile Sex: Unknown Weight: 3.97 kg (8.75 lbs.) Case History Sunflower was admitted to the Aquarium after being accidentally hooked by a fisherman at the Folly Beach Pier. Once notified, South Carolina Department of Natural…
Jul 11

Orchid

Green (Chelonia mydas) Stranding Location: Myrtle Beach, SC Arrival Date: 7/3/25 Age: Juvenile Sex: Unknown Weight: 7.08 kg (15.6 lbs) Case History This juvenile green turtle was hooked by a fisherman on the Apache Pier in Myrtle Beach and transported to the Aquarium by South Carolina Department of…
Jul 08
Jul 01

Hyacinth

Kemp’s ridley (Lepidochelys kempii) Stranding Location: Myrtle Beach, SC Arrival Date: 6/15/25 Age: Juvenile Sex: Unknown Weight: 3.54 kg (7.08 lbs) Case History Hyacinth was hooked by a fisherman on Apache Pier, just north of Myrtle Beach State Park. We extend our thanks to the South Carolina Department…
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