Monday, August 31, savor an authentic Italian four-course Good Catch dinner at Pane e Vino! Chef Alfredo Temelini has prepared a mouthwatering menu with wine pairings that includes only the freshest, finest ingredients. A Good Catch Platinum Partner, Pane e Vino goes above and beyond, working with Good Catch Manager…
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In celebration of National Oyster Day, we are highlighting the ways that these sustainable and nutritious bivalves benefit the ocean! Oysters have a low impact on the ocean – they do not require additional ocean resources to feed. They filter-feed on tiny particles including phytoplankton and organic matter already found…
Jul
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Two endangered Kemp’s ridley sea turtles are back in the wild after successful rehabilitation by the South Carolina Aquarium Sea Turtle Rescue Program. The juvenile sea turtles, Prescott and Kingsbury, were part of a mass stranding event in New England in November 2014 where more than 1,000 sea turtles were…
Jul
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Kemp’s ridley (Lepidochelys kempii) Stranding Location: Bohicket Creek, SC Arrival Date: 06/20/2015 Age: Juvenile Weight: 5.56 kg (~12 lb.) Case History This critically endangered Kemp’s ridley sea turtle was found floating and unable to dive in Bohicket Creek on June 20th. For sea turtles, being stuck at the surface of…
Jul
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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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Caretta is the Aquarium’s resident loggerhead and favorite among visitors and staff. This big sea turtle has a big personality and is known to steal the spotlight during daily dive shows and staff meetings by swimming front-and-center in the Great Ocean Tank. She also loves to take naps along the…
Aug
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Join the South Carolina Aquarium Sustainable Seafood Initiative and The Granary for the next Sustainable Seafood Dinner taking place Sunday, August 31, 2014 at 6 p.m. Executive Chef Brannon Florie has created the four-course meal featuring fresh sustainable seafood that honors the bounty of the Lowcountry. Offerings include: Seafood charcuterie…
Dec
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Looking quite fashionable in black neoprene accented with hot pink straps, our lone green sea turtle patient, Eddie, is finally able to swim below the surface of the water without bobbing to the surface like a cork. The neoprene dive suit we began designing for Eddie last summer is helping…
Nov
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The South Carolina Aquarium is thrilled to accept the Wedding Wire Rated Award. Thanks to your reviews, this award is a reflection of our tireless efforts to improve the quality of our services and the customer service our clients receive. The Aquarium has been hosting special events since opening in…
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CHARLESTON, S.C. —November 5, 2013 — Sip a festive cocktail and enjoy the Aquarium's animal collection after dark during the Sea Life by Starlight fundraiser at the South Carolina Aquarium, Saturday, December 7, 2013 from 7-10 p.m. This one-of-a-kind evening will feature a laser light show, sustainable seafood by Middleton…
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