South Carolina Aquarium
The South Carolina Aquarium inspires conservation of the natural world by exhibiting and caring for animals, by excelling in education and research, and by providing an exceptional visitor experience. We are a 501(c)-3 non-profit organization.
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Location:
Charleston, SC, 29401
Phone:
(843)720-1990
Mon - Sun:
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
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Fish or Treat 2009Created about a week ago
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South Carolina Aquarium

South Carolina Aquarium Great job Christina! You are today's winner! Moon jellies are plankton because their body is not strong enough to swim against currents. Complimentary t-shirt for you!

South Carolina Aquarium

South Carolina Aquarium #FunFactFriday: Moon Jellies are actually considered plankton. Why? http://ow.ly/BY02

Fri at 1:00pm
Christina Gracie
Christina Gracie
their body is not srong enough to swim against currents
Fri at 1:02pm
Philippe Gresle
Philippe Gresle
The word plankton comes from the Greek word "planktos" which means drifting. Moon Jellies just let temselves drift along and are transported by water currents
Fri at 1:15pm
South Carolina Aquarium
I posted about Pawley's death on the medical case log but did not post a new blog - I apologize for that. Many of you are still asking. Below are the words of our Veterinarian, Dr. Shane Boylan, when we lost Little Pawley...
Kenneth Andrews
Kenneth Andrews
Do they know what caused the original inflammation?
November 6 at 7:16am
Jeffrey Scott McClary
Jeffrey Scott McClary
I am Sure Everything possible was done... Thanks for the effort
November 6 at 8:17am
Beverly Ballow
Beverly Ballow
So many mysteries, but something new is learned from every turtle. But not many captured us all like Lil Pawley
November 6 at 10:48am
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South Carolina Aquarium 3 cold-stunned turtles arrived from Maine, 2 to head to Georgia, and 1 loggerhead to stay in the Aquarium's Sea Turtle Hospital for rehabilitation.

Jeffrey Scott McClary
Jeffrey Scott McClary
The BEST CARE Anywhere !!! for "carapace toting critters"
November 4 at 5:11pm
Ellen Weston
Ellen Weston
Love the sea turtles! XXOO My niece calls them "tuttles".. I'm teaching all the kids I know to love them, too, for the future! Thanks. :)
November 4 at 6:57pm
Kelly Bragg
Kelly Bragg
The Sea Turtle Hospital should be on the To Do List for everyone who visits Charleston. Kelly & her staff do an awesome job!
November 5 at 6:39am
South Carolina Aquarium

South Carolina Aquarium This year's Fish or Treat was a blast! Thanks all for coming, see you next year!

32 new photos
Felisha Begemann
Felisha Begemann
Will there be more pictures or is this all that there is from fish or treat?
November 2 at 3:40pm
South Carolina Aquarium
South Carolina Aquarium
There were a few more - are you looking for one in particular?
November 3 at 7:03am
Felisha Begemann
Felisha Begemann
Yes I live in GA and my 4 year old brother attended as a dolphin so I didn't know if ya'll got his picture
November 3 at 8:22am
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South Carolina Aquarium Nice job and congrats Gail! - See Diamondback Rattlesnakes in our Swamp Snakes exhibit this weekend while you enjoy Scary’um Aquarium!

October 30 at 1:16pm
Gail
Gail
Thanks! how do you know what the prize is/claim it?
October 30 at 1:58pm
South Carolina Aquarium

South Carolina Aquarium Fun Fact Friday Q: The diamondback rattlesnake is commonly found in pinewood flats and brushy fields. You can find them hiding where?

October 30 at 1:01pm
Stephanie Ziegler Sharib
Stephanie Ziegler Sharib
They may hide in stump holes, under brush piles, or in burrows of other animals (like the gopher tortoises.)
October 30 at 1:01pm
Jay Gale
Jay Gale
In stump holes, under brush piles, or in burrows of other animals
October 30 at 1:01pm
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South Carolina Aquarium Fun Fact Friday coming up in 15minutes! Hint: it's about a sssssneeky critter with diamonds on his back...http://www.scaquarium.org/Exhibits/cp/cp.html

South Carolina Aquarium

South Carolina Aquarium October means Fish, Fun and
Frights at Scary’um Aquarium!

Bouys and ghouls of all ages can enjoy our family-friendly Halloween adventure with special educational exhibits focused on creatures of the night and deep ocean marine life seen through ‘Legends of South Carolina.’

South Carolina Aquarium

South Carolina Aquarium Getting excited for Halloween?! This is the last week of Scary'um Aquarium!! Don't forget - kids in costume get $2 off and be sure to download the audio tour of the Legends of South Carolina to your mp3 player before your visit! http://www.scaquarium.org/scaryum/default.html

South Carolina Aquarium

South Carolina Aquarium Nice job guys! And congrats to Mary for winning! Yes, a large, healthy oyster can filter 4 gallons/hr! This makes them very important little critters for their marsh ecosystems.

South Carolina Aquarium

South Carolina Aquarium Ok, Heeeeeere it is: Oysters feed by filtering food particles in the water: A large, healthy oyster can filter how many Gallons per hr?

October 23 at 12:58pm
Jennifer Forlaw
Jennifer Forlaw
4 gallons.
October 23 at 1:03pm
Melody Lark
Melody Lark
Uh... I'll take a wild stab and say... hmmmm... 4 gallons? <grin>
October 23 at 1:06pm
South Carolina Aquarium

South Carolina Aquarium Don't Forget!!: Today's fun fact friday question is coming up at 4pm! Here's a hint about the topic - They're delicious with butter, salt, Tabasco or vinegar! http://ow.ly/w9Mo

South Carolina Aquarium

South Carolina Aquarium Congrats to you all - good job! Scott Johnson, you were the quickest to it, so you are our Fun Fact Friday winner!

October 16 at 1:09pm
Scott Johnson
Scott Johnson
Woohoo! What's the prize this time?
October 16 at 2:59pm
South Carolina Aquarium

South Carolina Aquarium Here it is! Fun Fact Friday Q: The Moray Eel is a unique fish. It is the only fish that has the ability to swim how?

October 16 at 1:00pm
Rodney Pannell
Rodney Pannell
forwards and backwards
October 16 at 1:02pm
Kerri Warko
Kerri Warko
Forwards and Backwards
October 16 at 1:02pm