Currents

May 27

Sawyer

Loggerhead (Caretta caretta) Stranding Location: Pawley's Island, Georgetown, SC Arrival Date: 05/11/2020 Age: Juvenile Weight: 22 kg (47 pounds) Case History Sawyer was caught by a fisherman near Spring Street on Pawley’s Island. The fisherman contacted the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) for further assistance. SCDNR…
May 19

Elliot

Kemp's Ridley (Lepidochelys kempii) Stranding Location: Cherry Grove Pier, North Myrtle Beach, SC Arrival Date: 5/6/2020 Age: Juvenile Weight: 11 kg (24lb) Case History Elliot was hooked by a fisherman off Cherry Grove Pier in the evening on Wednesday May, 6. South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR)…
May 08

Reflecting on the Solo Sweep Challenge

As we look back on the month of April, we are feeling especially thankful for all of you. Last month, we challenged you to step up and participate in our #SoloSweepChallenge, a month-long challenge to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day with continued litter pick-ups while social distancing.…
Apr 09

A Quick Note From Kelly

To the conservation-minded community, Did you know this month is the 50th anniversary of Earth Day? My April calendar was full of Earth Day events that I was either working or attending but in the current state of affairs, that calendar is wiped clean. Unfortunately, all of our calendars…
Apr 06

Join us for the Solo Sweep Challenge

Instead of going stir-crazy sitting inside, we want you to join us for the Solo Sweep Challenge during Earth Month! What is it? The South Carolina Aquarium is enlisting fans, followers, volunteers and corporate partners to join us on a month-long challenge to reach our goal of logging one million pieces…
Apr 01

Hungry Neck

Species Green Sea Turtle (Chelonia mydas) Stranding Location: DeBordieu, Georgetown, SC Arrival Date: 3/16/2020 Age: Juvenile Weight: 5.98 lbs (2.72 kg) Case History Beach goer, Worth Hinshaw, found Hungry Neck floating in the water on Debidue beach. After bringing Hungry from the water, he noticed Hungry was missing…
Mar 09

All About Oysters

Oysters are no ordinary animal, and their recycled shells are no exception. These guys perform amazing filtration for our local waters, provide vital habitat for marine life and protect our lands from the changing tides. Plus, they’re delicious to dine on! Let’s dive a little deeper into the amazing power…
Mar 04

Sex, Drugs and Seaslime

What better way to get into the Valentine’s Day spirit than by reigniting your love affair with the ocean? To do just that, the South Carolina Aquarium welcomed Dr. Ellen Prager, renowned marine biologist and acclaimed author, to discuss her title, “Sex, Drugs and Seaslime.” With heart-shaped pizza in…
Feb 19

The Plight of the Right Whale

Did you know we were greeted with some “whaley” surprising visitors a few weeks back? That’s right – North Atlantic right whales began their winter migration and swam close enough to the Carolina coastline for some to spot. With bodies the size of buses and characteristic white callouses that…
Jan 29

Cannon

Green Sea Turtle (Chelonia mydas) Stranding Location: Charleston Harbor Shipping Channel, Charleston, SC Arrival Date: 1/17/20 Age: Juvenile Weight: 5.8 lbs (2.67 kg) Case History Cannon was pulled up in the hopper dredge that is currently dredging the Charleston Harbor shipping channel. According to the observers on board,…
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