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At the Aquarium

Jul 11

Pitt

Kemp's ridley (Lepidochelys kempii) Stranding Location: Cherry Grove Pier, North Myrtle Beach, SC Arrival Date: 6/26/2020 Age: Juvenile Weight: 6.4 lbs (2.9 kg) Case History Pitt was hooked by a fisherman on Friday afternoon at Cherry Grove Pier. South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) permit holder Chris... read more →
    Jul 11

    Hickory

    Kemp's ridley (Lepidochelys kempii) Stranding Location: Apache Pier, Myrtle Beach, SC Arrival Date: 6/21/2020 Age: Juvenile Weight: 7.9 lbs (3.6 kg) Case History Hickory was hooked with a treble hook in the mouth and jaw by a fisherman. The fisherman cut two of the prongs off the treble... read more →
      Jun 20

      Wando

      Green Sea Turtle (Chelonia mydas) Stranding Location: Dewee's Island, SC Arrival Date: 6/13/2020 Age: Juvenile Weight: 5.9 (lb) Case History Wando was found in the intracoastal by the Eco Island Barrier Tour group, floating and unable to dive. SCDNR permit holders, Barb Gobien and Mary Pringle, were able to quickly... read more →
        Jun 20

        Rainbow

        Kemp's Ridley (Lepidochelys kempii) Stranding Location: Cherry Grove Pier, Myrtle Beach, SC Arrival Date: 6/2/2020 Age: Juvenile Weight: 4.0 kg (9lb) Case History Rainbow was caught on hook and line at Cherry Grove Pier in Myrtle Beach. The hook appeared to be deep into the jaw, so South... read more →
          Jun 19

          Cooper

          Kemp's Ridley (Lepidochelys kempii) Stranding Location: Apache Pier, Myrtle Beach, SC Arrival Date: 5/22/2020 Age: Juvenile Weight: 3.9 kg (8.5 lb) Case History On a sunny South Carolina afternoon, Cooper was caught on hook and line at Apache Pier in Myrtle Beach. The hook appeared to be deep... read more →
            Jun 19

            Bowman

            Kemp's Ridley (Lepidochelys kempii) Stranding Location: Myrtle Beach State Park, Myrtle Beach, SC Arrival Date: 6/3/2020 Age: Juvenile Weight: 3.3 kg (7.3 lb) Case History Bowman was hooked by a fisherman at a pier in Myrtle Beach State Park on Wednesday June, 3rd. Two park rangers at the... read more →
              Jun 03

              Coleman

              Kemp's Ridley (Lepidochelys kempii) Stranding Location: Garden City Pier, Murrells Inlet, SC Arrival Date: 5/25/2020 Age: Juvenile Weight: 3.57 kg (7.8 lb) Case History It’s déjà vu! Coleman was hooked later on the same day  and on the same pier as Jasper. Since it was so late at... read more →
                Jun 03

                Jasper

                Kemp's Ridley (Lepidochelys kempii) Stranding Location: Garden City Pier, Murrells Inlet, SC Arrival Date: 5/24/2020 Age: Juvenile Weight: 3.88 kg (8.5 lb) Case History Jasper was hooked by a fisherman on the Garden City Pier. South Carolina Department of Natural Resources Permit holder Terry Graham responded to the... read more →
                  May 29

                  Celebrate World Sea Turtle Day!

                  June 16 is World Sea Turtle Day! Join us in the journey to protect these important, fascinating marine reptiles. Sea turtles have traveled the world's oceans since the time of dinosaurs, filling a vital role of maintaining balance in marine ecosystems. However, in the last 200 years human activities... read more →
                    May 29

                    We’ve Reopened! What to Expect During Your Visit

                    Now that we’ve reopened, the Aquarium might look a little different during your next visit. Rest assured, we’re still committed to connecting you to water, wildlife and wild places, but we’re paying particular attention on how to do it in the safest way possible. Everyone plays a part in... read more →
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