Currents

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

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 09

Lavender

Green (Chelonia mydas) Stranding Location: Hilton Head Island, SC Arrival Date: 5/2/2025 Age: Juvenile Sex: Unknown Weight: 2.57 kg (5.65 lbs) Case History This juvenile green turtle was found washed ashore near the jetty on the north end of Hilton Head Island. Lavender was rescued and safely transported…

Apr 30

Petunia

Kemp’s ridley (Lepidochelys kempii) Stranding Location: North Myrtle Beach, SC Arrival Date: 4/26/2025 Age: Juvenile Sex: Unknown Weight: 6.97 kg (15.33 lbs.) Case History Petunia was accidentally hooked by a fisherman in North Myrtle Beach. Once notified, the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) was able to…

Apr 01

Rose

Green (Chelonia mydas) Stranding Location: Seabrook Island, SC Arrival Date: 3/21/25 Age: Juvenile Sex: Unknown Weight: 3.83 kg (8.4 lbs) Case History This juvenile green sea turtle was found cold stunned and washed ashore in Seabrook Island. South Carolina Department of Natural Resources permitted volunteers responded and transported…