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Feb 27

Odd and Otherworldly Facts About the Common Octopus

Key Takeaways: • An octopus is a cephalopod that displays incredible intelligence • The common octopus has eight arms, three hearts and nine brains • Though they have no bones, octopuses do have a beak that aids in eating prey • An octopus has specialized pigment cells and muscular structures that aid in…
Jan 30

Going for Gold(fish): Meet Team SCA

Every four years, the spirit of sports — strength, agility and endurance — shines bright when the world comes together to go for the gold. As we prepare to cheer on elite athletes from the USA in the 25th Winter Games, we're showcasing adaptations and behaviors of our very…
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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
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