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Apr 20

Party for the Planet

What better time than Earth Day for an Aquarium visit? Join us as we unite with other zoos and aquariums for the largest combined Earth Day celebration in North America on April 24th from 10-3 pm! In addition to our daily dive shows and animal encounters, you’ll enjoy a variety…
Apr 13

Moon

Loggerhead (Caretta caretta) Stranding Location: Found in the surf at Garden City, SC Arrival Date: 04/06/2016 Age: Juvenile Weight: 31.8 kg (~70 lbs.) Case History At approximately 6 pm on Thursday evening, a juvenile loggerhead sea turtle was seen listing in the surf in Garden City near the Moonfish beach…
Apr 13

Forest

Green (Chelonia mydas) Stranding Location: Hilton Head Island, SC Arrival Date: 04/09/2016 Weight: 2.99 kg (6.5 lb.) Case History A group of young girls biking the shores of Forest Beach on Hilton Head Island came across this little turtle lying on the beach. Since the turtle made no attempt to…
Apr 11

The High School Internship Program

Written by Ashley Bradt, Leader of our High School Internship Program Wow! I feel like I blinked and we are already on our last month of training classes for the High School Intern Program! Since January, we have been training twenty wonderful, highly motivated students from all over the tri-county area.…
Apr 05

Spring 2016: What’s Cooking

Working together to support sustainable fisheries – it takes a Nation: Interview with John Fallon of Gulf United for Lasting Fisheries (G.U.L.F.) The effort to create a sustainable fishing industry is represented on a multitude of scales, locally, regionally, nationally and internationally. Organizations around the globe are working tirelessly to…
Apr 01
a lady bug on a leaf

Luck Be a Lady…bug

Historically and cross-culturally, ladybugs are believed to be talismans of luck. Some believe that, if a ladybug lands on you, you should count the number of spots to predict how many years of good luck you’ll have. Many think the spots indicate the number of months until your greatest wish…
Mar 25

Outstanding SC Teachers to be Recognized at Conservation Gala

Seven outstanding South Carolina Teachers are being recognized for their dedication to educating the future generation of environmental stewards in our state, and were chosen based on their commitment to STEM education and conservation initiatives within their classrooms and communities. These teachers are receiving The InterTech Group Award for Excellence…
Mar 25

Town Hall Meetings to Educate on Sea Level Impact

Town Hall meetings have been organized in Charleston, Myrtle Beach, and Savannah to discuss the effects of climate change and rising sea levels on our coast. Participants will be introduced to climate change through the film “Climate Change: A Global Reality.” Following the program, a group of local experts will…
Mar 22

Update on our Energy Savings Project

It takes a lot of energy to run an Aquarium. Working hard behind the scenes, water pumps, heaters, chillers, lighting, HVAC, water filters, computers, servers, and digital displays support our exhibits. These systems make the Aquarium experience possible for our visitors and more than 5000 animals. Fifteen years after opening,…
Mar 18

Backyard Habitat Update

Today is the first day of Spring and with Charleston’s peak bloom season upon us, now is the perfect time for an update on our Backyard Habitat! Since its inception in spring 2015, the Backyard Habitat has slowly become a refuge for many local plant and animal species. As you…
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