Currents

Sep 10

Sausage

Kemp’s Ridley (Lepidochelys kempii) Stranding Location: Seabrook, SC Arrival Date: 9/2/24 Age: Juvenile Sex: Unknown Weight: 4.32 kg (9.52 lbs) Case History Sausage is a juvenile Kemp’s ridley sea turtle who was accidentally hooked by a fisherman at the Whale Branch Fishing Pier. The turtle had unfortunately swallowed…

Sep 09

Chia

Kemp’s Ridley (Lepidochelys kempii) Stranding Location: Atlantic Ocean, Charleston, SC Arrival Date: 8/27/24 Age: Juvenile Sex: Unknown Weight: 0.66 kg (1.46 lbs) Case History Chia is a lucky little sea turtle who was found about three miles offshore from Charleston by a recreational fisherman while they were removing…

Aug 22

Loaf

Kemp’s Ridley (Lepidochelys kempii) Stranding Location: Myrtle Beach, SC Arrival Date: 8/13/24 Age: Juvenile Sex: Unknown Weight: 3.84 kg (8.47 lbs) Case History This juvenile Kemp’s ridley was hooked by a fisherman at the Myrtle Beach State Park Fishing Pier. Many thanks to the ranger and responders who…

Aug 20

Bao

Green (Chelonia mydas) Stranding Location: Hunting Island State Park, SC Arrival Date: 8/1/24 Age: Juvenile Sex: Unknown Weight: 1.90 kg (4.18 lbs) Case History This little green sea turtle was found lethargic and struggling in the surf next to the Hunting Island State Park Fishing Pier. It was…

Jul 29

Quiche

Green (Chelonia mydas) Stranding Location: Hilton Head Island, SC Arrival Date: 7/13/24 Age: Juvenile Sex: Unknown Weight: 1.88 kg (4.14 lbs) Case History This little green sea turtle was found stranded on Hilton Head Island with multiple boat strike wounds and was very weak and lethargic. Thank you…

Jul 17

Home Fry

Kemp’s Ridley (Lepidochelys kempii) Stranding Location: Folly Beach, SC Arrival Date: July 4, 2024 Age: Juvenile Sex: Unknown Weight: 1.74 kg (3.84 lbs) Case History Home Fry is a juvenile Kemp’s ridley that was hooked by a fisherman on the Folly Beach Fishing Pier. This tiny turtle swallowed…