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Jun 16

Sea Turtle Spotlight

In celebration of World Sea Turtle Day, we’re spotlighting four of our patients in the Sea Turtle Hospital. Some sassy, some cute, some stinky, these sea turtles have enough personality to fill an ocean! And don’t forget to catch up on their stories before you dive in! [caption id="attachment_18805" align="alignright"…
Jun 14

Lionfish: An Invasive Delicacy

Members of the Watershed Society, the Aquarium’s top donor circle, were invited to a special Seaside Salon educational event, titled “Lionfish: An Invasive Delicacy.” A benefit of the Watershed Society, this event aimed to expose guests to a greater conservation issue that affects the Lowcountry and beyond – the growing…
Jun 03

Ray

Loggerhead (Caretta Caretta) Stranding Location: Charleston Harbor Arrival Date: May 26, 2016 Age: Juvenile Weight: 45 kg (100 pounds) Case History The SC Department of Natural Resources Marine Resources Division conducts an in-water research program to assess the population and health of sea turtles off the coast of SC and…
Feb 12

Holland Lifelong Learning Finale & Dinner

Please join us for the Holland Lifelong Learning Finale Discussion and Dinner! The Finale is February 19th at the American Theater from 5:30 – 7 pm with dinner to follow at William Aiken House from 7:30- 9 pm. The Finale discussion entitled “Why Do Zoos & Aquariums Matter”, will be…
Feb 10

The Aquarium STEM College & Career Conference

On Monday, the South Carolina Aquarium hosted 150 high school juniors from Charleston, Berkeley, and Dorchester counties for the STEM College and Career Conference. This event provided an opportunity for students to learn more about career opportunities and STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) industries in our region, and beyond. Students…
Feb 08

Supporter Spotlight: Briged Potter

Young Briged Potter has become a valuable supporter and fundraiser for our Sea Turtle Rescue Program. She began by asking for donations to the Sea Turtle Hospital instead of gifts for her birthday and collecting vital wish-list items for hospital staff. Recently, she set up a table at Boone Hall…
Jan 20

Why Zoos and Aquariums Matter, Join the Conversation

CHARLESTON, S.C. — Jan. 20, 2016 — Join a legendary panel of conservation luminaries, including celebrated oceanographer Dr. Sylvia Earle, as they look at how aquariums, zoos and other conservation institutions help to increase our capacities for concern, empathy, affection and care for the whole community of life. “Why Do…
Jul 10

Lady

Weight: 43.3 kg (~95 pounds) Case History This severely emaciated sub-adult loggerhead was found floating in the water near Lady’s Island, SC. Boaters observed that this turtle was covered in barnacles and was not behaving normally; as such, they made the right decision to report this sick loggerhead to the…
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