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…
Jul
01
May
15
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
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
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
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
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…
Apr
08
I’m Grace Buschiazzo, a sea turtle biologist here at the South Carolina Aquarium. My admiration for sea turtles began at 15 years old when I took a trip to Panama and Costa Rica to volunteer with leatherback sea turtle nesting projects. I will never forget how adorable those hatchlings…
Mar
01
A visit to the Aquarium typically includes laughter, learning and lots of interesting animals. It may also include a lot of sensory stimulation, which can make the experience overwhelming for some guests, particularly those who are autistic or have conditions like post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or…
Dec
08
Once you enter Aquarium Aglow and step…
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