It’s the layers upon layers of intertwined marshgrass acting as a fluid buffer between the incoming water... read more →
Monkeys, and stingrays and turtles... oh my! These are just some of the animals Dr. Jamie Torres, our new director of veterinary care, has had the pleasure of working... read more →
Back in the winter of ’96, Sara (our director of conservation) was suiting up for another day in the air. You might be wondering, what’s a marine biologist doing... read more →
Take a step outside and close your eyes. All around, nature welcomes you. Birds call out with rhythmic chirps and caws. Trees signal their presence as gusts of wind... read more →
Green Sea Turtle (Chelonia mydas) Stranding Location: Kiawah Island, South Carolina Arrival Date: 3/20/2022 Age: Juvenile Weight: 3.82 kg (8 lbs) Case History Aries was found stranded on... read more →
You’ve heard the mantra thousands of times before: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Replace. There’s no doubt plastic pollution has been a critical topic in the conservation movement for years. Many... read more →
With Invasive Species Awareness Week starting today, we could think of no other species to spotlight than the notorious lionfish! Donning a series of spines and a reddish orange... read more →
What do Florida manatees, Molokini Crater and Rachel Carson have in common? Well, they all spark notable stories and memories for Dr. Sara McDonald, the newest member of the... read more →
Here at the Aquarium, we understand the intrinsic link between climate change and the charismatic animals we care for. Sea turtles are losing their nesting grounds as a... read more →
What can we say about the year 2021? Within the uncertainty of everyday life last year, throughout the ever-changing "new normal" of society, we persevered. Thanks to the... read more →