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Dec 01
A roseate spoonbill flies across the Saltmarsh Aviary at the South Carolina Aquarium.

Ask an Expert: Why Are Roseate Spoonbills Pink?

Picture this: During your visit to the Aquarium, you’re taking a stroll through the Saltmarsh Aviary when all of a sudden, there’s a flash of pink. Next thing you know, two small, flamingo-like birds appear. From the ground up, they're quite a colorful sight: bright pink feet and slender…
Nov 30

Ask an Expert: What is Sea Turtle Enrichment?

Have you ever wondered why a sea turtle is swimming around with a seemingly random object in their tank? Chances are you're witnessing a form of enrichment in action! Enrichment is a tool we give to our animals to encourage natural actions and behaviors. By introducing new enrichment items…
Nov 11
Neon lights shaped like birds and aquatic animals light up during an Aquarium Aglow event at South Carolina Aquarium.

Shining a Light: Animal Wellbeing During Aquarium Aglow

As the holiday season quickly approaches, the halls of the Aquarium are bustling in preparation for Aquarium Aglow! If you visit us during the day this November or December, you’ll likely notice new lighting structures being installed, exhibits staff anchoring decorative elements in and around tanks and perhaps a…
Oct 19
Sep 22

Jo

Kemp’s Ridley (Lepidochelys kempii) Stranding Location: Hilton Head Island, SC Arrival Date: 9/5/2022 Age: Juvenile Weight: 2.89 kg (6.3lbs) Case History Jo was caught on hook and line on Hilton Head Island, SC. Amber Kuehn, South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) team member and leader of the…
Aug 22
Jul 11

Ask an Expert: The Teeth of a Stingray

It’s true — stingrays have teeth! But what would you say if we told you that stingray teeth closely resemble human teeth? Have you ever fed our stingrays in The Shallows? If so, you might've glimpsed what appears to be a ridge of teeth but — spoiler alert —…
Jun 01

Ask an Expert: Sea Turtle Strandings

It’s a beautiful, sunny summer day in Charleston and you’re cruising on your boat, enjoying every moment. The wind’s in your hair, the sun’s on your face and the salty air is giving you all those endless summer vibes. As you veer toward your favorite fishing spot, you feel…
May 09

Ask an Expert: Shine Bright Like a Diamondback Terrapin

What lives in brackish water, has seven subspecies and is the only species included in the genus Malaclemys? If you guessed the diamondback terrapin, you’re correct! We love questions, and in a recent Ask an Expert submission, we were asked what characteristics separate a male from a female terrapin.…
Apr 29

Your Blue Mind: How Water Affects Mental Health

Close your eyes. Take a deep breath in… hold for two… release. Now picture this: You’re at your favorite beach. You feel the soft, warm sand between your toes as you make your way towards the waves. The cool, crisp ocean breeze brushes your hot skin, the sun beating…
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