Author: John C

We definitely went overboard putting this coral quarantine system together but we did happen to have a lot of random pieces of equipment already. The extra space will really …

The bicolor blenny (Ecsenius bicolor) won’t surprise anyone regarding names. With a clear line down the middle, you get two delightful colors for the price of one! But bicolor …

There’s still time to urge our state legislators to support several bills tackling plastic pollution. Together, they’ll require industry to be more honest about plastic waste and help consumers …

Nathan’s Reef Tank ONE YEAR Update Podcast It has been 6 months since I last talked to Nathan about his tank (time flies!). It was nice to catch up …

Have you ever dreamed of teaching a sea otter? Dancing with an albatross or hand-feeding a shark? Or maybe you lose yourself in thoughts of automating life-support systems, perfecting …

Kemp’s Ridley (Lepidochelys kempii) Stranding Location: Shem Creek, Charleston, South CarolinaArrival Date: 8/6/2021Age: JuvenileWeight: 1.68 kg (3.69 lbs) Case History Amethyst was caught on hook-and-line in Shem Creek. The …

Kemp’s Ridley (Lepidochelys kempii) Stranding Location: Calibogue Sound near Hilton Head Island, South CarolinaArrival Date: 8/9/2021Age: JuvenileWeight: 8.50 kg (19 lbs) Case History Bloodstone was hit by a boat …