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Apr 30

Zinnia

Kemp’s ridley (Lepidochelys kempii) Stranding Location: Myrtle Beach, SC Arrival Date: 4/22/2025 Age: Juvenile Sex: Unknown Weight: 5.65 kg (12.43 lbs.) Case History Zinnia was accidentally hooked by a fisherman at the Myrtle Beach State Park Pier. Once notified, South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) was able…
Apr 30

Ranunculus

Kemp’s ridley (Lepidochelys kempii) Stranding Location: Myrtle Beach, SC Arrival Date: 4/22/2025 Age: Juvenile Sex: Unknown Weight: 6.98 kg (15.35 lbs) Case History This juvenile Kemp’s ridley was accidentally hooked by a fisherman at the Myrtle Beach State Park Pier. South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) were notified and…
Apr 30

Petunia

Kemp’s ridley (Lepidochelys kempii) Stranding Location: North Myrtle Beach, SC Arrival Date: 4/26/2025 Age: Juvenile Sex: Unknown Weight: 6.97 kg (15.33 lbs.) Case History Petunia was accidentally hooked by a fisherman in North Myrtle Beach. Once notified, the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) was able to…
Apr 23

Cactus

Kemp’s ridley (Lepidochelys kempii) Stranding Location: Myrtle Beach, SC Arrival Date: 4/18/25 Age: Juvenile Sex: Unknown Weight: 7.37 kg (16.25 lbs) Case History Cactus was admitted to the Aquarium after being hooked by a fisherman at Myrtle Beach State Park Pier. This fish hook was removed by the…
Apr 16

A Gift To Touch Generations

Many of us visit an aquarium to engage with wild wonders from the world around us. As we marvel at living beings so vastly different from us, we often realize a single moment of connection can create a lifelong bond. For Susan and Athalie Rohr, a single visit to…
Apr 14
Apr 10

Daisy

Green (Chelonia mydas) Stranding Location: North Myrtle Beach, SC Arrival Date: 4/3/25 Age: Juvenile Sex: Unknown Weight: 2.43 kg (5.35 lbs) Case History This crusty little juvenile green sea turtle stranded in the surf in North Myrtle Beach, and South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) staff and…
Apr 08

Geranium

Kemp's ridley (Lepidochelys kempii) Stranding Location: Murrells Inlet, SC Arrival Date: 4/3/25 Age: Juvenile Sex: Unknown Weight: 7.36 kg (16.23 lbs) Case History Geranium was admitted after being caught on hook and line at Huntington Beach State Park. Our thanks to everyone involved in the rescue and transport…
Apr 01

Rose

Green (Chelonia mydas) Stranding Location: Seabrook Island, SC Arrival Date: 3/21/25 Age: Juvenile Sex: Unknown Weight: 3.83 kg (8.4 lbs) Case History This juvenile green sea turtle was found cold stunned and washed ashore in Seabrook Island. South Carolina Department of Natural Resources permitted volunteers responded and transported…
Mar 07
Single oysters are displayed in a person's hands while more oysters decorate the background of the image.

Learning on the Half Shell: Farmed vs. Wild Oysters

Are you craving the meaty, succulent taste of oysters? Trust us, we are, too! As a coastal culinary hot spot, the Lowcountry has endless opportunities for your tastebuds to experience all these bivalves have to offer. Before you enjoy your next hearty half shell, hear the purpose, process and…
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