Isle of Palms Sea Turtles

One of the most beloved creatures near your Charleston beach house is the loggerhead sea turtle. It has become a mascot of sorts for the Lowcountry. These gentle giants have faced many threats to their survival. But now, with the new and improved, state-of-the-art turtle hospital at the SC Aquarium, as well as initiatives and laws to protect their nests, they’re doing better than they have in years.

Few Lowcountry critters are as beloved as the giant loggerhead turtles that nest on the beaches of our barrier islands each summer. Due to many man-made problems, they now need our help to survive and hopefully thrive once again.