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Sea Turtle Care Center

May 27

Gorgonzola

Kemp’s ridley (Lepidochelys kempii) Stranding Location: Garden City, SC Arrival Date: 5/12/23 Age: Juvenile Weight: 2.06 kg (4.54 lbs) Case History Gorgonzola was caught by an angler at the Garden City Fishing Pier in Horry County. The pier staff quickly responded by supporting the turtle with a dip... read more →
    May 16

    Queso

    Green (Chelonia mydas) Stranding Location: Myrtle Beach State Park, SC Arrival Date: 4/23/23 Age: Juvenile Weight: 3.12 kg (6.88 lbs) Case History Queso was caught by an angler at Myrtle Beach State Park Fishing Pier. South Carolina Department of Natural Resources transporters picked up the little green and... read more →
      Apr 27

      Ask an Expert: What is Ulva?

      Our city is an urban environment that naturally incorporates the outdoors in almost every aspect. Here, nature is all around us — we kayak on Shem Creek, dine waterside with family and friends and hike along nature trails on the weekend. In Charleston, nature is truly part of our... read more →
        Apr 21

        Goat

        Green (Chelonia mydas) Stranding Location: Folly Beach Arrival Date: 4/15/23 Age: Juvenile Weight: 2.83 kg (6.2 lbs) Case History This small, juvenile green turtle stranded on Folly Beach late in the evening on April 14. Folly Beach Turtle Watch permit holder, Dave Miller, responded and kept the turtle... read more →
          Apr 21

          Mozzarella

          Green (Chelonia mydas) Stranding Location: Folly Beach, SC Arrival Date: 4/12/23 Age: Juvenile Weight: 3.98 kg (8.7 lbs) Case History Mozzarella, a juvenile green sea turtle, was found floating and unable to dive in Folly Creek by our friends at Charleston Outdoor Adventures. They reported the stranding, and... read more →
            Apr 21

            Andrey

            Green (Chelonia mydas) Stranding Location: Kiawah Island Arrival Date: 4/2/2023 Age: Juvenile Weight: 2.73 kg (6 lbs) Case History This little green sea turtle stranded on the beach on Kiawah Island late at night on April 1 and was picked up by permit holder, Cindy Lockhart. The turtle... read more →
              Apr 21

              Muenster

              Green (Chelonia mydas) Stranding Location: Fripp Island, SC Arrival Date: 3/18/23 Age: Juvenile Weight: 3.3 kg (7.26 lbs) Case History Muenster, a juvenile green sea turtle, was found stranded on Fripp Island and called in by Heather Pickens. South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) permit holders and... read more →
                Mar 17

                Ask an Expert: The Medicinal Wonders of Honey

                Honey: Tasty, sweet... and an antibiotic? It's true! Honey is not only used as a sweetener in food or for a quick snack — it also has many medicinal properties that make it ideal for healing wounds on humans and sea turtles alike! From anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties to... read more →
                  Mar 06

                  Feta

                  Green (Chelonia myas) Stranding Location: Sullivan's Island, SC Arrival Date: 2/25/23 Age: Juvenile Weight: 2.87 kg (6.31 lbs) Case History On Saturday, February 25, a little juvenile green sea turtle was found stranded on Sullivan’s Island. They were spotted by local resident Erica Chapin who called the South... read more →
                    Feb 24

                    The Chilling “Why” Behind Cold Stunning

                    Ever find yourself meandering along the beach, bundled up from head to toe, during one of those cold snaps the Lowcountry endures? It's a magical experience if you can brave it; not a soul in sight, you have the whole beach to yourself with just the cool, salty sting... read more →
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