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Sep 25

J.K. Rowling

Loggerhead (Caretta caretta) Stranding Location: Kiawah Island, SC Arrival Date: 9/2/18 Age: Adult Weight: 94 kg (205 lbs) Case History On an early Sunday morning, J.K. Rowling was found stranded on Kiawah Island. She was very lethargic and covered with lots of barnacles, oysters, algae, sea whips and skeleton shrimp.…
Sep 10

Harry Potter

Loggerhead (Caretta caretta) Stranding Location: Murrells Inlet, SC Arrival Date: 8/25/2018 Age: Subadult Weight: 32.7 kg (72 pounds) Case History Harry Potter was spotted by a boater in Murrells Inlet near the jetties. This subadult loggerhead was floating at the surface of the water, had some epibiota on his shell…
Sep 06

NEW! South Carolina Aquarium Fall Guide

Fall is almost here in Charleston! Looking for some seasonal suggestions on ways to enjoy everything the Holy City has to offer while also helping sea turtles? We've got ideas on where to dine, what to drink, where to stay and where to play! Check out our Fall Guide for…
Aug 27

Oh Snap – Red Snapper Harvesting Reopened!

Have you heard the hype over red snapper this month? After an extended break to allow the population to rebuild, NOAA Fisheries approved of a limited harvest season in the southeast region (South Carolina, North Carolina, Georgia and the east coast of Florida). Red snapper is a popular catch by…
Aug 09

Dobby

Kemp's ridley (Lepidochelys kempii) Stranding Location: Myrtle Beach, SC Arrival Date: 07/28/2018 Age: Juvenile Weight: 4.42 kg (9.7 pounds) Case History Late Saturday afternoon, a juvenile Kemp's ridley was accidentally hooked by a fisherman at the Myrtle Beach State Park Pier. Kemp’s ridley are notorious for going after baited hooks.…
Jul 31

Nagini

Green (Chelonia mydas) Stranding Location: Mount Pleasant, SC Arrival Date: 07/24/2018 Age: Juvenile Weight: 2.83 kg (6.2 pounds) Case History On Tuesday afternoon, this juvenile green sea turtle was caught on hook-and-line at the Pitt Street Bridge in Mount Pleasant. Thankfully, Thomas Hodgin was in the vicinity and sprung to…
Jul 23

All the Single Oysters ♫ (all the single oysters..♫)

If you mention oysters to a South Carolina local, we tend to imagine the wintery weather surrounded by tables toppling over with succulent, steamed clusters. That’s because South Carolina’s season for wild oyster harvesting is typically October 1 – May 15, per South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) guidelines.…
Jul 16

Professor McGonagall

Loggerhead (Caretta caretta) Stranding Location: Deewees Island, SC Arrival Date: 7/5/2018 Age: Adult Weight: 72.62 kg (160 lbs) Case History Professor McGonagall was found by Captain Beau of Barrier Island Eco Tours, and Dewees Island naturalist, Lori. This adult female loggerhead sea turtle was clearly in distress, as she was…
Jul 16

Fawkes

Green (Chelonia mydas) Stranding Location: Bulls Island, SC Arrival Date: 7/10/18 Age: Juvenile Weight: 5.4 kg (12 lbs) Case History This young juvenile green sea turtle was spotted floating near the dock on Bulls Island by Captain Lee Taylor. Being an experienced fishing guide, he knew right away that this…
Jul 13

South Carolina’s “Secret Spot” for Loggerheads

Do you know that just beyond the boundaries of Charleston lies some of the most important land and water for loggerhead sea turtles? Comprised of over 66,000 undeveloped acres that includes four barrier islands (and just a ferry ride away!) is Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge. So, what’s so special…
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