Shem Creek fisherman are now able to sell their fresh-off-the-boat catch at a Saturday fish market, unanimously approved by the Mount Pleasant Town Council. Huzzah for local fisheries and small... read more →
Loggerhead (Caretta Caretta) Stranding Location: Cherry Grove, South Carolina Arrival Date: June 8, 2016 Age: Adult Weight: 74 kg (163 pounds) Case History When this large loggerhead arrived at the... read more →
In light of June's Folly Beach shark encounter, we asked our jaw-some Senior Biologist, Arnold Postell, to share his views, advice and knowledge on sharks, one of the world's most feared and... read more →
Tomorrow, we're celebrating World Oceans Day! As we all know, a healthy ocean is crucial to our survival. Oceans regulate our climate, help provide food, clean the water we drink... read more →
A huge problem in fishing practices is the issue of bycatch, the incidental catch of wildlife while catching targeted species. Bycatch can include species that are not eaten and therefore... read more →
Every now and then, a tiny organization comes along and makes a not so tiny impact – one of these organizations is the 5 Gyres Institute, an entity dedicated to... read more →
Green (Chelonia mydas) Stranding Location: Garden City, SC Arrival Date: 04/30/2016 Weight: 2.1 kg (~5 lb.) Case History The fourth juvenile green turtle to be admitted into our sea turtle... read more →
Green (Chelonia mydas) Stranding Location: Myrtle Beach State Park Arrival Date: April 27, 2016 Age: Juvenile Weight: 2.7 kg (6 pounds) Case History The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources... read more →
Kemp’s Ridley (Lepidochelys kempii) Stranding Location: Charleston Harbor shipping channel, SC Arrival Date: April 18, 2016 Age: Juvenile Weight: 2.73 kg (6 lbs.) Case History This juvenile Kemp's ridley sea... read more →
Recycle your toys while helping us build our next exhibit. Now through June 30, donate your gently used LEGO® bricks and plates at the Ticket Window or the Trading Post... read more →