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Jan 26

Beech

Kemp’s ridley (Lepidochelys kempii) Stranding Location: Barnstable, MA Arrival Date: 12/10/2014 Age: Juvenile Weight: 1.8 kg Case History Beech is one of four sea turtles transferred from the New England Aquarium (NEAq) to the South Carolina Aquarium’s Sea Turtle Hospital on December 10, 2014. This was the second group of…
Jan 09

Good Catch Oyster Fest

The South Carolina Aquarium will host its first-ever Good Catch Oyster Fest, Friday, Feb. 6, 2015. Beginning at 6 p.m., the evening highlights fresh hand-selected oysters, locally brewed beer, live music, and delicious food by local restaurants. All at the best event venue in Charleston with an all-inclusive ticket special…
Dec 18

‘Tis the Sea-son to Share the Magic!

What better way to spread the magic of the holiday sea-son than by sharing our love of animals with the community? This month, with the help of some of our reptile residents and Pippen the barn owl, Aquarium team members brought the fun to our friends at the MUSC Children’s…
Dec 18

Cavin

Kemp’s ridley (Lepidochelys kempii) Stranding Location: Cape Cod, MA Arrival Date: 11/20/2014 Age: Juvenile Weight: 2.4 kg (~5 lb.) Case History Cavin is one of fifteen sea turtles transferred from the New England Aquarium (NEAq) to the South Carolina Aquarium’s Sea Turtle Hospital on November 20, 2014. This Kemp’s ridley…
Dec 18

Bud

Kemp’s ridley (Lepidochelys kempii) Stranding Location: Brewster, Barnstable County, MA Arrival Date: 11/20/2014 Age: Juvenile Weight: 3.0 kg (~6 lb.) Case History Bud is one of fifteen sea turtles transferred from the New England Aquarium (NEAq) to the South Carolina Aquarium’s Sea Turtle Hospital on November 20, 2014. This Kemp’s…
Dec 18

Chiquita

Green (Chelonia mydas) Stranding Location: Cape Cod, MA Arrival Date: 11/20/2014 Age: Juvenile Weight: 3.0 kg (~6 lb.) Case History Chiquita is one of fifteen sea turtles transferred from the New England Aquarium (NEAq) to the South Carolina Aquarium’s Sea Turtle Hospital on November 20, 2014. This green sea turtle…
Dec 18

Pilatus

Kemp’s ridley (Lepidochelys kempii)) Stranding Location: Barnstable County, MA Arrival Date: 11/20/2014 Age: Juvenile Weight: 3.5 kg (~7 lb.) Case History Pilatus is one of fifteen sea turtles transferred from the New England Aquarium (NEAq) to the South Carolina Aquarium’s Sea Turtle Hospital on November 20, 2014. This Kemp’s ridley…
Dec 18

Cole

Kemp’s ridley (Lepidochelys kempii) Stranding Location: Barnstable County, MA Arrival Date: 11/20/2014 Age: Juvenile Weight: 2.9 kg (~6 lb.) Case History Cole is one of fifteen sea turtles transferred from the New England Aquarium (NEAq) to the South Carolina Aquarium’s Sea Turtle Hospital on November 20, 2014. This Kemp’s ridley…
Dec 18

Ryder

Kemp’s ridley (Lepidochelys kempiis) Stranding Location: Ryder Beach, Truro, MA Arrival Date: 11/20/2014 Age: Juvenile Weight: 2.2 kg (~5 lb.) Case History Ryder is one of fifteen sea turtles transferred from the New England Aquarium (NEAq) to the South Carolina Aquarium’s Sea Turtle Hospital on November 20, 2014. This Kemp’s…
Dec 18

Fitz

Kemp’s ridley (Lepidochelys kempii) Stranding Location: Great Island, Wellfleet, MA Arrival Date: 11/20/2014 Age: Juvenile Weight: 2.2 kg (~5 lb.) Case History Fitz is one of fifteen sea turtles transferred from the New England Aquarium (NEAq) to the South Carolina Aquarium’s Sea Turtle Hospital on November 20, 2014. This Kemp’s…
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