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Aug 01
Jul 25

Summer Is Fantastic For… Sharks!

As Shark Week winds down on the small screen, everyone is ramping up for their favorite foursome of superheroes to take over the big screen! The fantastic abilities showcased in comics, movies and more are often inspired — in one way or another — by the natural world. Let’s…
Jul 22

It’s (Not) Just Child’s Play at the South Carolina Aquarium

When your options for leisure, entertainment, learning and adventure include everything Charleston has to offer, the South Carolina Aquarium may not be the first place that pops into mind when looking for something fun to do. Some may assume we're meant for kids, but we’re here to prove otherwise! From…
Jul 01

5 New Ways To Visit the South Carolina Aquarium This Summer

After days of beach traffic, blazing temperatures and binge watching-induced boredom, it’s time to make a splash and switch things up! We’re breaking down five different ways to visit the Aquarium this summer and have a fresh new experience each time. Wave goodbye to boredom and join us…
May 15

25 Years of Saving Sea Turtles

25 years ago, a dying sea turtle was rushed to the Aquarium in a last-ditch effort to save her/him. Back then, there was no formal space in South Carolina to send a sick or injured sea turtle for rehabilitation, but we answered the call. Over the years, we’ve admitted…
Apr 16

A Gift To Touch Generations

Many of us visit an aquarium to engage with wild wonders from the world around us. As we marvel at living beings so vastly different from us, we often realize a single moment of connection can create a lifelong bond. For Susan and Athalie Rohr, a single visit to…
Feb 20
Nov 12

Sensory Friendly Tips for Your Aquarium Aglow Visit

While many of us enjoy the extra festive fun that comes with the holiday season, some may struggle with sensory overload at some of these experiences. Colors, lights, sounds and crowds can be overwhelming, particularly for those who are autistic or have conditions like post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or…
May 01
two river otters play in water, one upside-down facing the other

May the Fourth Be With You

In an Aquarium not so far, far away... we seek to connect people with one of our favorite trilogies: water, wildlife and wild places. Put on your robe, grab a lightsaber and pour a glass of blue milk because we’re rounding up some out-of-this-world facts about South Carolina wildlife,…
Apr 16

Sea Turtle 101: Species Identification

Did you know there are seven sea turtle species found in the world? Luckily for us here in South Carolina, four of the seven sea turtle species are found in our local waters: loggerhead, green, Kemp’s ridley and leatherback. Though they look alike to the untrained eye, we challenge…
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