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Sep 16

Aventurine

Kemp's Ridley (Lepidochelys kempii) Stranding Location: Seabrook Island, SC Arrival Date: 9/10/2021 Age: Juvenile Weight: 3.02 kg (6.6 lbs) Case History Aventurine was hooked by a fisher in the evening on September 10, 2021. The fisher pulled Aventurine up onto the sand, cut the line and called the…
Aug 19

Amethyst

Kemp’s Ridley (Lepidochelys kempii) Stranding Location: Shem Creek, Charleston, South Carolina Arrival Date: 8/6/2021 Age: Juvenile Weight: 1.68 kg (3.69 lbs) Case History Amethyst was caught on hook-and-line in Shem Creek. The fisher brought the turtle on to the floating dock and called the South Carolina Department of…
Aug 18

Bloodstone

Kemp's Ridley (Lepidochelys kempii) Stranding Location: Calibogue Sound near Hilton Head Island, South Carolina Arrival Date: 8/9/2021 Age: Juvenile Weight: 8.50 kg (19 lbs) Case History Bloodstone was hit by a boat in Calibogue Sound in between Daufuskie Island and Hilton Head Island. There is a bright side…
Aug 18

Turquoise

Kemp's Ridley (Lepidochelys kempii) Stranding Location: Beaufort, South Carolina Arrival Date: 8/5/2021 Age: Juvenile Weight: 1.9 kg (4.18 lbs) Case History Turquoise was hooked late at night on August 4 by a fisher on the Marine Corps Air Station Base in Beaufort, South Carolina. The fisher cut the…
Aug 18

Howlite

Loggerhead (Caretta caretta) Stranding Location: Joint Base Charleston, North Charleston, South Carolina Arrival Date: 7/12/2021 Age: Juvenile Weight: 16.9 kg (37 lbs) Case History Howlite was caught on hook-and-line in the Cooper River on Joint Base Charleston. When the fisherman saw that they had swallowed the hook, they…
Aug 18

Sunstone

Loggerhead Sea Turtle (Caretta caretta) Stranding Location: Myrtle Beach, South Carolina Arrival Date: 7/29/2021 Age: Sub-Adult Weight: 38 kg (88 lbs) Case History Sunstone was hooked by a fisher on Myrtle Beach. When the fisher pulled Sunstone onto the beach, he was hooked in the left front flipper,…
Aug 18

Pyrite

Kemp's Ridley (Lepidochelys kempii) Stranding Location: Seabrook Island, Charleston, South Carolina Arrival Date: 7/25/2021 Age: Juvenile Weight: 1.29 kg ( 2.83 lbs) Case History Pyrite was caught on hook-and-line by a fisher on Seabrook Island. The fisher attempted to remove the hook, but unfortunately the hook was a…
Aug 10

Charleston HeatWatch is Here

Summer in the South – we know it well. High heat is the norm and it's having a greater impact than we realize. Charleston residents, commuters, tourists and even our beloved sea turtles are reacting to extreme weather conditions. Especially in urban areas, lack of natural landscapes – coupled…
Jul 29

Kids Who Care

The Aquarium inspires people to care for the natural world, and it's incredible to see that inspiration come full circle. We couldn't be more thankful and impressed by our littlest learners and supporters who have made it their mission to save sea turtles alongside us. Let's introduce you to…
Jul 28

Caspian

Kemp's Ridley (Lepidochelys kempii) Stranding Location: Edisto Island, South Carolina Arrival Date: 7/18/2021 Age: Juvenile Weight: 2.7 kg (5.9 lbs) Case History Caspian was caught by a fisher on Edisto Island on July 18, 2021. South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) permit holder, Kristi Summers, responded and…
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