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Feb 12

Holland Lifelong Learning Finale & Dinner

Please join us for the Holland Lifelong Learning Finale Discussion and Dinner! The Finale is February 19th at the American Theater from 5:30 – 7 pm with dinner to follow at William Aiken House from 7:30- 9 pm. The Finale discussion entitled “Why Do Zoos & Aquariums Matter”, will be…
Feb 10

The Aquarium STEM College & Career Conference

On Monday, the South Carolina Aquarium hosted 150 high school juniors from Charleston, Berkeley, and Dorchester counties for the STEM College and Career Conference. This event provided an opportunity for students to learn more about career opportunities and STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) industries in our region, and beyond. Students…
Feb 08

Supporter Spotlight: Briged Potter

Young Briged Potter has become a valuable supporter and fundraiser for our Sea Turtle Rescue Program. She began by asking for donations to the Sea Turtle Hospital instead of gifts for her birthday and collecting vital wish-list items for hospital staff. Recently, she set up a table at Boone Hall…
Feb 01

Grace

Green (Chelonia mydas) Stranding Location: Awendaw, SC Arrival Date: 1/25/2016 Age: juvenilev Weight: 2.52 kg (5.5 lb.) Case History This small juvenile green sea turtle was found floating and minimally responsive in the Intracoastal Waterway in Awendaw, SC. Fortunately for this little turtle s/he was lucky enough to strand right…
Jan 26

Sea Turtle Snack Bar Coming Soon

We’re taking fish food to new heights. This winter, we’re renovating our Sea Turtle Café to bring our guests an upgraded dining option in the Aquarium. Utilizing a grab-and-go concept, the new Sea Turtle Snack Bar will reduce the time our guests spend waiting in line and enable us to…
Jan 26

Tell Your Valentine “I Turtle-y Love You!” with an Animal Adoption

This Valentine’s Day, adopt an animal from the South Carolina Aquarium and say “I Turtle-y Love You” to that special someone in your life. Adopt a loggerhead at the $100 level, reduced to $50 through February 14, and we’ll send your loved one a personalized adoption certificate, a fun fact…
Jan 22

Sandwich

Loggerhead (Caretta caretta) Stranding Location: Sandwich, Massachusetts Arrival Date: 1/11/2016 Age: Juvenile Weight: 20.36 kg (45 lb.) Case History Sandwich marks the first patient to be admitted to the Sea Turtle Hospital (STH) in 2016! This juvenile loggerhead stranded in the town of Sandwich Massachusetts, on Sunday January 3rd, 2015.…
Jan 22

Quincy

Loggerhead (Caretta caretta) Stranding Location: Sandy Neck, Massachusetts Arrival Date: 1/11/2016 Age: Juvenile Weight: 24.84 kg (55 lb.) Case History Quincy is a cold stunned juvenile loggerhead that stranded on Sandy Neck Beach Park in the town of Barnstable on Cape Cod. This minimally responsive sea turtle was transported to…
Jan 22

Chaz

Loggerhead (Caretta caretta) Stranding Location: Brewster, Massachusetts Arrival Date: 1/11/2016 Age: Juvenile Weight: 18.54 kg (41 lb.) Case History This cold-stunned loggerhead was found stranded in Brewster, Massachusetts and taken to New England Aquarium (NEAq) for treatment of hypothermia. After a week of supportive care, this turtle was deemed stable…
Jan 20

Why Zoos and Aquariums Matter, Join the Conversation

CHARLESTON, S.C. — Jan. 20, 2016 — Join a legendary panel of conservation luminaries, including celebrated oceanographer Dr. Sylvia Earle, as they look at how aquariums, zoos and other conservation institutions help to increase our capacities for concern, empathy, affection and care for the whole community of life. “Why Do…
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