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Apr 27

Ask an Expert: Nesting Season in South Carolina

With the Lowcountry beginning to transition from spring to summer, the warm sand, lively surf and salty air of Lowcountry beaches offer an environment of peace and play for locals and tourists alike. But humans aren't the only ones flocking to the beach this time of year... As you…
Mar 31

Ask an Expert: Sea Turtle Tagging

It’s almost April in Charleston, which means that the busy season here at the Sea Turtle Care Center™ is upon us! While we dislike seeing any animal in a desperate situation, we’re fortunate that we have the resources and support to rehabilitate and release as many of our patients…
Mar 11

Ask an Expert: Eel Nutrition 101

What do electric eels eat? Victoria, one of our members, asked this question through our Ask an Expert opportunity! While we don't have electric eels on exhibit, we do have three resident eels at the Aquarium. Each species has its own dietary needs, so each gets a specially curated…
Feb 23
a green sea turtle in rehabilitation at the Sea Turtle Care Center at South Carolina Aquarium swims toward a piece of food as part of its nutritional care

Charleston Coffee Roasters Nutritional Care Program

We are pleased to introduce the Charleston Coffee Roasters Nutritional Care Program! More than 200 pounds of food are prepared daily for the 5,000 animals that reside at the Aquarium. Our animal care team manages and monitors the nutrient uptake of each animal to ensure optimal…
Dec 14

Kristoff

Kemp’s Ridley (Lepidochelys kempii) Stranding Location: Cape Cod, Massachusetts Arrival Date: 11/29/2021 Age: Juvenile Weight: 1.9 kg (4.18 lbs) Case History Kristoff stranded on November 26 in Cape Cod due to cold-stunning. They were transported to the New England Aquarium they received fluids, vitamins and antibiotics. After a…
Dec 14

Sven

Kemp’s Ridley (Lepidochelys kempii) Stranding Location: Cape Cod, Massachusetts Arrival Date: 11/29/2021 Age: Juvenile Weight: 3.2 kg (7.04 lbs) Case History Sven stranded on November 25 in Cape Cod in Wellfleet, Massachusetts due to cold stunning. They were transported to the New England Aquarium they received fluids, vitamins…
Dec 14

Gale

Kemp’s Ridley (Lepidochelys kempii) Stranding Location: Cape Cod, Massachusetts Arrival Date: 11/29/2021 Age: Juvenile Weight: 3.2 kg (7.04 lbs) Case History Gale stranded Brewster, Massachusetts due to cold stunning. They were transported to the New England Aquarium they received fluids, vitamins and antibiotics. After a few days at…
Dec 14

Olaf

Kemp’s Ridley (Lepidochelys kempii) Stranding Location: Cape Cod, Massachusetts Arrival Date: 11/29/2021 Age: Juvenile Weight: 2.9 kg (6.83 lbs) Case History Olaf stranded on November 25 in Cape Cod in Wellfleet, Massachusetts due to cold stunning. They were transported to the New England Aquarium they received fluids, vitamins…
Dec 14

Hans

Kemp’s Ridley (Lepidochelys kempii) Stranding Location: Cape Cod, Massachusetts Arrival Date: 11/29/2021 Age: Juvenile Weight: 2.2 kg (4.84 lbs) Case History Hans stranded on November 25 in Brewster in Cape Cod, Massachusetts due to cold-stunning. They were transported to the New England Aquarium they received fluids, vitamins and…
Dec 10

Bruni

Kemp's Ridley (Lepidochelys kempii) Stranding Location: Cape Cod, Massachusetts Arrival Date: 11/29/2021 Age: Juvenile Weight: 2.2 kg (4.84 lbs) Case History Bruni stranded on Ryder Beach in Cape Cod, Massachusetts due to cold stunning. They were transported to the New England Aquarium they received fluids, vitamins and antibiotics.…
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