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Jun 03

Ray

Loggerhead (Caretta Caretta) Stranding Location: Charleston Harbor Arrival Date: May 26, 2016 Age: Juvenile Weight: 45 kg (100 pounds) Case History The SC Department of Natural Resources Marine Resources Division conducts an in-water research program to assess the population and health of sea turtles off the coast of SC and…
Jun 03

Awendaw

Loggerhead (Caretta Caretta) Stranding Location: Awendaw, South Carolina Age: adult female Arrival Date: May 28, 2016 Weight: 127 kg (282 pounds) Case History This large, almost 300 pound adult female loggerhead was found by nest protection volunteer, Donnie Lane, on Bulls Island, an important nesting beach in the Cape Romain…
Jun 01

An Afternoon at Hiser Sea Farms

Andrew and Heidi Hiser have owned and operated Hiser Sea Farms since 2013. Both born and raised on agricultural farms in central Illinois, they decided to see what life on the Carolina coast had to offer. An intriguing classified ad reading “Clam and Oyster Farm For Sale!” led the couple…
May 27

Marsh

Loggerhead (Caretta caretta) Stranding Location: Found in the marsh at Hunting Beach, SC Arrival Date: 05/13/2016 Age: Juvenile Weight: 61.1kg (~140 lbs.) Case History The stranding call came in at approximately 10 am on Friday, May 14th. The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) confirmed a stranded loggerhead at…
May 27

Magnolia

Loggerhead (Caretta caretta) Stranding Location: North Litchfield, SC Arrival Date: 05/17/2016 Age: Adult female Weight: 86 kg (190 lbs.) Case History At 7:30 am on May 17th, a beach walker on North Litchfield spotted a very large sea turtle at the water’s edge near Loggerhead Lane and Magnolia Beach. The…
May 27

Fathom

Loggerhead (Caretta caretta) Stranding Location: 5-Fathom Creek, McClellanville, SC Arrival Date: May 14, 2016 Age: Juvenile Weight: 21.8 kg (~50 lbs.) Case History Boaters enjoying Charleston’s beautiful May weather came across this 50 pound loggerhead on the edge of an oyster bank in the Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge. When they…
May 26

Fishackathon: It’s a Wrap!

By Shelley Dearhart, Good Catch Manager The South Carolina Aquarium recently participated in its very first Fishackathon ever. Prior to this event, I had no idea what a hackathon was – I’m not too familiar with the world of computer programs and software development! I had no idea what incredible…
May 25

Good Catch Dinner: The Granary

Celebrate the abundance of the Lowcountry as Executive Chef Brannon Florie prepares a delectable, five course dinner with wine pairings and featuring sustainable seafood. Connect with Good Catch Manager Shelley Dearhart as she will tells you how you can make responsible choices when ordering seafood. The dinner is Sunday, June…
May 13

World Turtle Day 2016

The South Carolina Aquarium is celebrating World Turtle Day® on Saturday, May 21 from 10-2 pm! The annual observance was established by the American Tortoise Rescue (ATR), a nonprofit organization established in 1990 for the protection of all tortoise and turtle species. World Turtle Day® aims to celebrate and protect…
May 11

Bycatch and Bycatch Reduction Devices

A huge problem in fishing practices is the issue of bycatch, the incidental catch of wildlife while catching targeted species. Bycatch can include species that are not eaten and therefore are not marketable, incorrect size of the targeted species, or banned or endangered species, like turtles, dolphins and other marine…
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