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Jun 20

Wando

Green Sea Turtle (Chelonia mydas) Stranding Location: Dewee's Island, SC Arrival Date: 6/13/2020 Age: Juvenile Weight: 5.9 (lb) Case History Wando was found in the intracoastal by the Eco Island Barrier Tour group, floating and unable to dive. SCDNR permit holders, Barb Gobien and Mary Pringle, were able to quickly…
Jun 20

Rainbow

Kemp's Ridley (Lepidochelys kempii) Stranding Location: Cherry Grove Pier, Myrtle Beach, SC Arrival Date: 6/2/2020 Age: Juvenile Weight: 4.0 kg (9lb) Case History Rainbow was caught on hook and line at Cherry Grove Pier in Myrtle Beach. The hook appeared to be deep into the jaw, so South…
Jun 19

Cooper

Kemp's Ridley (Lepidochelys kempii) Stranding Location: Apache Pier, Myrtle Beach, SC Arrival Date: 5/22/2020 Age: Juvenile Weight: 3.9 kg (8.5 lb) Case History On a sunny South Carolina afternoon, Cooper was caught on hook and line at Apache Pier in Myrtle Beach. The hook appeared to be deep…
Jun 19

Bowman

Kemp's Ridley (Lepidochelys kempii) Stranding Location: Myrtle Beach State Park, Myrtle Beach, SC Arrival Date: 6/3/2020 Age: Juvenile Weight: 3.3 kg (7.3 lb) Case History Bowman was hooked by a fisherman at a pier in Myrtle Beach State Park on Wednesday June, 3rd. Two park rangers at the…
Jun 03

Coleman

Kemp's Ridley (Lepidochelys kempii) Stranding Location: Garden City Pier, Murrells Inlet, SC Arrival Date: 5/25/2020 Age: Juvenile Weight: 3.57 kg (7.8 lb) Case History It’s déjà vu! Coleman was hooked later on the same day  and on the same pier as Jasper. Since it was so late at…
Jun 03

Jasper

Kemp's Ridley (Lepidochelys kempii) Stranding Location: Garden City Pier, Murrells Inlet, SC Arrival Date: 5/24/2020 Age: Juvenile Weight: 3.88 kg (8.5 lb) Case History Jasper was hooked by a fisherman on the Garden City Pier. South Carolina Department of Natural Resources Permit holder Terry Graham responded to the…
May 29

Celebrate World Sea Turtle Day!

June 16 is World Sea Turtle Day! Join us in the journey to protect these important, fascinating marine reptiles. Sea turtles have traveled the world's oceans since the time of dinosaurs, filling a vital role of maintaining balance in marine ecosystems. However, in the last 200 years human activities…
May 29

We’ve Reopened! What to Expect During Your Visit

Now that we’ve reopened, the Aquarium might look a little different during your next visit. Rest assured, we’re still committed to connecting you to water, wildlife and wild places, but we’re paying particular attention on how to do it in the safest way possible. Everyone plays a part in…
May 27

Sawyer

Loggerhead (Caretta caretta) Stranding Location: Pawley's Island, Georgetown, SC Arrival Date: 05/11/2020 Age: Juvenile Weight: 22 kg (47 pounds) Case History Sawyer was caught by a fisherman near Spring Street on Pawley’s Island. The fisherman contacted the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) for further assistance. SCDNR…
May 26

What’s Cooking: Pan Seared Triggerfish

Triggerfish may be a smaller species of fish, but they make up for it with big taste. Their white meat has a similar taste to crab meat when it's cooked, and has a sweetness that differentiates it from other fish. Under U.S. regulations, U.S. wild-caught gray triggerfish are sustainably…
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