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Jul 11

Sunflower

Kemp’s ridley (Lepidochelys kempii) Stranding Location: Folly Beach, SC Arrival Date: 7/4/25 Age: Juvenile Sex: Unknown Weight: 3.97 kg (8.75 lbs.) Case History Sunflower was admitted to the Aquarium after being accidentally hooked by a fisherman at the Folly Beach Pier. Once notified, South Carolina Department of Natural…
Jul 11

Orchid

Green (Chelonia mydas) Stranding Location: Myrtle Beach, SC Arrival Date: 7/3/25 Age: Juvenile Sex: Unknown Weight: 7.08 kg (15.6 lbs) Case History This juvenile green turtle was hooked by a fisherman on the Apache Pier in Myrtle Beach and transported to the Aquarium by South Carolina Department of…
Jul 01

Hyacinth

Kemp’s ridley (Lepidochelys kempii) Stranding Location: Myrtle Beach, SC Arrival Date: 6/15/25 Age: Juvenile Sex: Unknown Weight: 3.54 kg (7.08 lbs) Case History Hyacinth was hooked by a fisherman on Apache Pier, just north of Myrtle Beach State Park. We extend our thanks to the South Carolina Department…
Jul 01

Marigold

Kemp’s ridley (Lepidochelys kempii) Stranding Location: North Myrtle Beach, SC Arrival Date: 6/23/25 Age: Juvenile Sex: Unknown Weight: 1.86 kg (4.09 lbs) Case History This little juvenile Kemp’s ridley sea turtle was hooked by a fisherman late at night. This turtle was reported to South Carolina Department of…
Jun 17

Hibiscus

Kemp’s ridley (Lepidochelys kempii) Stranding Location: Edisto Island, SC Arrival Date: 6/6/25 Age: Juvenile Sex: Unknown Weight: 3.83 kg (8.44 lbs) Case History This juvenile Kemp’s ridley was hooked by a fisherman from a private dock on Edisto Island. We are grateful for the South Carolina Department of…
Jun 10

Iris

Kemp’s ridley (Lepidochelys kempii) Stranding Location: Myrtle Beach, SC Arrival Date: 6/1/25 Age: Juvenile Sex: Unknown Weight: 1.02 kg (2.24 lbs) Case History This little Kemp’s ridley was hooked by a fisherman at Myrtle Beach State Park Fishing Pier. South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) was contacted…
Jun 06

Sweet Caroline

Kemp’s ridley (Lepidochelys kempii) Stranding Location: Myrtle Beach, SC Arrival Date: 5/31/2025 Age: Juvenile Sex: Unknown Weight: 2.29 kg (5.04 lbs) Case History Sweet Caroline was admitted after being hooked by a fisherman at the Myrtle Beach State Park Fishing Pier. Many thanks to the Myrtle Beach State…
Jun 06

Bluebonnet

Green (Chelonia mydas) Stranding Location: Kiawah Island, SC Arrival Date: 5/29/2025 Age: Juvenile Sex: Unknown Weight: 2.4 kg (5.28 lbs) Case History This juvenile green sea turtle was found washed ashore in a tidal pool and was rescued and safely transported to the Aquarium by permitted South Carolina…
May 15

25 Years of Saving Sea Turtles

25 years ago, a dying sea turtle was rushed to the Aquarium in a last-ditch effort to save her/him. Back then, there was no formal space in South Carolina to send a sick or injured sea turtle for rehabilitation, but we answered the call. Over the years, we’ve admitted…
May 09

Lily

Kemp’s Ridley (Lepidochelys kempii) Stranding Location: Myrtle Beach, SC Arrival Date: 5/3/25 Age: Juvenile Sex: Unknown Weight: 2.41 kg (5.3 lbs.) Case History Lily was admitted after being accidentally hooked by a fisherman at the Myrtle Beach State Park Pier. Once notified, South Carolina Department of Natural Resources…
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