Sunstone – South Carolina Aquarium
Loggerhead Sea Turtle (Caretta caretta) Stranding Location: Myrtle Beach, South CarolinaArrival Date: 7/29/2021Age: Sub-AdultWeight: 38 kg (88 lbs) Case History Sunstone was hooked by a fisher on Myrtle Beach. …
Pyrite – South Carolina Aquarium
Kemp’s Ridley (Lepidochelys kempii) Stranding Location: Seabrook Island, Charleston, South CarolinaArrival Date: 7/25/2021Age: JuvenileWeight: 1.29 kg ( 2.83 lbs) Case History Pyrite was caught on hook-and-line by a fisher …
Scooter Blenny Care: Synchiropus spp.
The scooter blenny (Synchiropus spp.) gets its name from the behavior of “scooting” around the sand on the ventral fins. Combine the activity with vibrant colors, and they’re a …