It has been a busy week in the Aquarium’s Sea Turtle Hospital! Three critically ill sea turtles were admitted in only three days. Among other issues, the two loggerheads and one green sea turtle are very emaciated, dehydrated, lethargic, and have extremely poor blood work. All are receiving supportive care…
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Leatherback (Dermochelys coriacea) Stranding Location: Yawkey Wildlife Preserve, SC Arrival Date: 03/07/2015 Age: Juvenile Weight: 216 kg (~476 lb.) Case History Yawkey Wildlife Preserve staff discovered this large, lethargic leatherback stranded in the surf on one of the Preserve’s remote islands. This is the first time a stranded leatherback has…
Apr
29
Green (Chelonia mydas) Stranding Location: Bohicket Marina, Johns Island, SC Arrival Date: 04/22/2015 Age: Juvenile Weight: 5.8 kg (~13 lb.) Case History This juvenile green sea turtle was found floating (positively buoyant) at the Bohicket Marina on Johns Island. The SC Department of Natural Resources transported the sick turtle to…
Apr
10
CHARLESTON, S.C. — Apr. 10, 2015 — Two loggerhead sea turtles that were admitted in the summer of 2014 in critical condition, were successfully returned to the Atlantic Ocean this afternoon. The turtles, Lazarus and Dozer, were released by boat approximately 40 miles off the coast of Charleston. The trip…
Apr
08
Savor fresh seafood while you support sustainability at Southerly Restaurant & Patio on April 23 as Executive Chef Chad Billings prepares a delicious five-course dinner. Enjoy the local, seasonal menu in an elegant Lowcountry setting. Dinner begins at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $45 each plus tax and gratuity, and a…
Mar
25
Following on the flippers of one of the most sensational six days in the Sea Turtle Hospital and the South Carolina Aquarium’s history with the rescue, rehabilitation and release of our first leatherback sea turtle, a group of 30 Island Turtle Team volunteers partnered with the Aquarium’s Membership team to…
Mar
23
Good Catch, the South Carolina Aquarium’s sustainable seafood program, has an excellent foundation of dedicated restaurant partners. Since the program started in 2002, we have cultivated relationships with over 120 partners who are committed to placing sustainability at the forefront of their menus. The majority of our partners are based…
Mar
16
Join us Tuesday, March 31 at Gervais & Vine to enjoy a five-course sustainable seafood dinner with wine pairings in the beautiful and lively setting of Columbia’s premier wine and tapas bar! Located in the Congaree Vista, Gervais & Vine is a Spanish-styled tapas bar with culinary influences from all…
Mar
13
CHARLESTON, S.C. — March 12, 2015 — Yawkey, an endangered leatherback sea turtle found washed ashore in the Lowcountry earlier this week is headed back to open water. The turtle was released earlier today on the Isle of Palms, S.C. by the South Carolina Aquarium Sea Turtle Rescue Program and…
Mar
10
Yawkey, a 500-pound leatherback sea turtle being treated in the Sea Turtle Hospital is showing improvements and is expected to return to the wild within the next two days. The immature turtle was found stranded on Yawkey South Island Reserve near Georgetown, S.C. on Saturday, March 7. March 10, 2015…
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