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Nov 15

How to Recycle Right

Residents and businesses in Charleston County enjoy the convenience of a single-stream recycling program. We can throw our paper, cardboard, soda cans and plastic containers all in the blue bin and – voila! – it’s all gathered and sorted by Charleston County. But Charleston County is discovering a considerable increase…
Nov 01
Sep 27

Anna Hyatt

Loggerhead (Caretta Caretta) Arrival Date: September 13th, 2016 Stranding Location: Oyster bank at Huntington Beach State Park, SC Species: Loggerhead Weight: ~140lbs Life stage: Adult female Case History A large loggerhead sea turtle, stranded on an oyster bank at Huntington Beach State Park, was found by a kayak tour being…
Sep 07

Aquarium CEO Responds to Letter to the Editor

Monday night, the Post & Courier received a letter to the editor stating that the South Carolina Aquarium is not equally accessible to children of all backgrounds. Read the letter here. Please see the response of our President and CEO, Kevin Mills, and Chairman of the Board, Jonathan Zucker: Dear Editor: A recent…
Sep 01

Oyster

Kemp's ridley (Lepidochelys kempii) Stranding Location: Marshland Road Boat Landing- Hilton Head Island, SC Arrival Date: August 20, 2016 Age: Juvenile Weight: 3.5 lbs Case History "Oyster" is a juvenile Kemp's ridley that was caught on hook and line at Marshland Road Boat Landing by the Old Oyster Factory. Luckily, instead…
Jul 25

Hot Nights & Holy City: A Good Catch Dinner

Located outside in the Pavilion’s courtyard, the Middleton Place Restaurant has paired up once again with Holy City Brewing, Lo-Fi Brewing and the South Carolina Aquarium Good Catch program. Chef Buck will showcase the best in sustainable seafood picnic dishes, paired with heat quenching libations. Local musical genius Graham Whorley will…
Jul 21

The Scoop on Shark Fin Soup

The History of Shark Fin Soup Shark fin soup has been a Chinese delicacy since appearing on the tables of Chinese emperors thousands of years ago. A status symbol and celebratory meal, it was enjoyed at only the most festive occasions, like weddings and banquets, and only by the wealthy.…
Jul 04

Cherry

Kemp’s ridley (Lepidochelys kempii) Stranding Location: Cherry Grove Pier, a fishing pier in North Myrtle Beach Arrival Date: June 28, 2016 Age: Juvenile Weight: 4.5 lbs Case History This young turtle was caught by recreational fishermen off of Cherry Grove Pier. Due to the swallowed hook, medical attention and specifically surgery,…
Jun 23

Good Catch Dinner: Ted’s Butcherblock

Prepare your taste buds for a sustainable feast with Chefs Jamey Fairchild and Chad Dennis. Enjoy four courses, three savory and one sweet, with optional wine pairings. Connect with our Good Catch Manager, Shelley Dearhart, to learn more about the South Carolina Aquarium’s conservation initiatives and how you can make…
Jun 20

Briar

Loggerhead (Caretta Caretta) Stranding Location: Cherry Grove, South Carolina Arrival Date: June 8, 2016 Age: Adult Weight: 74 kg (163 pounds) Case History When this large loggerhead arrived at the South Carolina Aquarium, it was quickly unloaded from the transport vehicle to the hospital’s mobile scale. The turtle had an…
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