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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…
Jul 01

Marigold

Kemp’s ridley (Lepidochelys kempii) Stranding Location: North Myrtle Beach, SC Arrival Date: 6/23/25 Age: Juvenile Sex: Unknown Weight: 1.86 kg (4.09 lbs) Case History This little juvenile Kemp’s ridley sea turtle was hooked by a fisherman late at night. This turtle was reported to South Carolina Department of…
Jul 01

5 New Ways To Visit the South Carolina Aquarium This Summer

After days of beach traffic, blazing temperatures and binge watching-induced boredom, it’s time to make a splash and switch things up! We’re breaking down five different ways to visit the Aquarium this summer and have a fresh new experience each time. Wave goodbye to boredom and join us…
Jun 17

Hibiscus

Kemp’s ridley (Lepidochelys kempii) Stranding Location: Edisto Island, SC Arrival Date: 6/6/25 Age: Juvenile Sex: Unknown Weight: 3.83 kg (8.44 lbs) Case History This juvenile Kemp’s ridley was hooked by a fisherman from a private dock on Edisto Island. We are grateful for the South Carolina Department of…
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