Kemp's ridley (Lepidochelys kempii) Stranding Location: Cherry Grove, North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina Arrival Date: 8/20/2019 Age: Sub-adult Weight: 40.3 lbs Case History Nobi was found by a fisherman named Joseph Elliot in Cherry Grove, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Nobi was swimming in circles in the water, seemingly... read more →
At the Aquarium
Sep
19
Sep
17
You may have noticed we had fewer public releases in 2019 than in prior years. Because public sea turtle releases are much anticipated and celebrated in Charleston, we wanted to be sure to shed some light on why. How Do We Determine Public or Quiet? There are many moving... read more →
Aug
30
Where are you from? I’m from the Eastern Shore of Maryland but... read more →
Aug
20
Artists come in all different shapes, sizes and...species! Using animal-safe paint, our animals create beautiful works of artistic genius! Animal art is a major component of the Aquarium's animal care, enrichment and training program. Created by the Aquarium's husbandry and vet staff, the enrichment program is designed to provide... read more →
Jul
19
Remembering Alabaster Today, we lost a treasured member of our Aquarium family - Alabaster the albino American alligator. Alabaster came to the South Carolina Aquarium in 2009. He had albinism, a condition where he lacked melanin (or coloration) in his skin and eyes. Albino alligators are extremely rare... read more →
Jul
09
Summer is upon us! The weather is humid, the waters are warm and the sun is blazing hot. It's the season of long afternoons at the beach, swimming in the ocean waves, rosé all day and of course, local sea turtle releases! There are many moving parts that go... read more →
Jun
10
Loggerhead (Caretta caretta) Stranding Location: Hunting Island State Park, SC Arrival Date: 6/3/19 Age: Adult female Weight: 118.6 kgs (260 pounds) Case History Banzai was spotted stranded on a sand bar at low tide by visitors to Hunting Island State Park. When the visitors approached, they noticed some... read more →
May
28
Loggerhead (Caretta caretta) Stranding Location: Cape Island, Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge, McClellanville, SC Arrival Date: 5/25/2019 Age: Adult Weight: 132 kg (290 pounds) Case History Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge staff and volunteers were finishing up their day doing nesting surveys when they spotted a sea turtle struggling nearby.... read more →
Apr
02
Green Sea Turtle (Chelonia mydas) Stranding Location: North Myrtle Beach, SC Arrival Date: 3/31/2019 Age: Juvenile Weight: 6.07 kg (13.4 pounds) Case History North Myrtle Beach Patrol Officer J. Stevens found this juvenile green sea turtle at the water line on North... read more →
Mar
01
Over 200 guests packed into the Aquarium’s Great Hall on Thursday, February 7. Greeted by a sampling of “aphrodisiac” oysters from Raw 167, chocolate covered strawberries and champagne, the stage was set for a very special speaker, Ron Magill. Ron Magill has had quite a career; he’s been with Zoo... read more →
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