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Dec 17

Croissant

Green (Chelonia mydas) Stranding Location: Harbor Island, SC Arrival Date: 12/6/24 Age: Juvenile Sex: Unknown Weight: 2.27 kg (5.0 lbs) Case History This little green washed ashore on Harbor Island, super chilly and covered in epibiota. When turtles get too cold they become extremely lethargic, experience buoyancy issues…
Nov 14

Connecting Students to the Waterfront

I’m Jaime Thom, senior manager of school programs here at the South Carolina Aquarium. Since I first joined the Aquarium as an intern nearly 25 years ago, I’ve had a front-row seat witnessing the profound impact this place has on the hearts and minds of young people. As my…
Nov 12

Sensory Friendly Tips for Your Aquarium Aglow Visit

While many of us enjoy the extra festive fun that comes with the holiday season, some may struggle with sensory overload at some of these experiences. Colors, lights, sounds and crowds can be overwhelming, particularly for those who are autistic or have conditions like post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or…
Nov 11

Beignet

Kemp’s Ridley (Lepidochelys kempii) Stranding Location: Folly Beach, SC Arrival Date: 11/1/24 Age: Juvenile Sex: Unknown Weight: 6.4 kg (14.0 lbs) Case History Beignet is a juvenile Kemp’s ridley sea turtle that was hooked by a fisherman on the Folly Beach Fishing Pier. The angler reported the hooked…
Nov 11

Griddle

Kemp’s Ridley (Lepidochelys kempii) Stranding Location: Myrtle Beach, SC Arrival Date: 11/2/24 Age: Juvenile Sex: Unknown Weight: 3.07 kg (6.77 lbs) Case History Griddle is a juvenile Kemp’s ridley sea turtle hooked by a fisherman on the beach in Myrtle Beach, SC. The angler reported the hooked sea…
Oct 02

Crumpet

Kemp’s Ridley (Lepidochelys kempii) Stranding Location: Myrtle Beach, SC Arrival Date: 9/19/24 Age: Juvenile Sex: Unknown Weight: 1.65 kg (3.64 lbs) Case History This juvenile Kemps ridley sea turtle was hooked by a fisherman at Lakewood Campground in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Unfortunately, the fisherman cut the line…
Oct 01
Sep 10

Sausage

Kemp’s Ridley (Lepidochelys kempii) Stranding Location: Seabrook, SC Arrival Date: 9/2/24 Age: Juvenile Sex: Unknown Weight: 4.32 kg (9.52 lbs) Case History Sausage is a juvenile Kemp’s ridley sea turtle who was accidentally hooked by a fisherman at the Whale Branch Fishing Pier. The turtle had unfortunately swallowed…
Sep 09

Chia

Kemp’s Ridley (Lepidochelys kempii) Stranding Location: Atlantic Ocean, Charleston, SC Arrival Date: 8/27/24 Age: Juvenile Sex: Unknown Weight: 0.66 kg (1.46 lbs) Case History Chia is a lucky little sea turtle who was found about three miles offshore from Charleston by a recreational fisherman while they were removing…
Aug 22

Loaf

Kemp’s Ridley (Lepidochelys kempii) Stranding Location: Myrtle Beach, SC Arrival Date: 8/13/24 Age: Juvenile Sex: Unknown Weight: 3.84 kg (8.47 lbs) Case History This juvenile Kemp’s ridley was hooked by a fisherman at the Myrtle Beach State Park Fishing Pier. Many thanks to the ranger and responders who…
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