Currents

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 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…
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