Sunday's release of 7 sea turtles attracted an epic crowd of well over a thousand onlookers and brings the South Carolina Aquarium to 90 releases since 2000. Enjoy the photos!
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| Aerial view of sea turtle release taken by IOP friend and pilot, Nicholas Johannes. WOW! |
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| The Hollands, Tyson, Mary, Mason and Zach, release Mason (Kemp's ridley) and Eclipse (hybrid). Thanks for the ride into Charleston and the lift out to sea! |
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| Beautiful reflection of Mason on the sand as he pauses before heading into the water. |
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| With the help of William, Sea Turtle Hospital Volunteer Machelle Morningstar released Andrew, the Kemp's ridley that was medically cleared the very morning of release. So happy he could go! |
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| SCDNR's Amy Gutierrez released the Kemp's ridley, Eastham, with Kendall holding the name card. |
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| Innis, a Kemp's ridley sea turtle, was released by hospital volunteer, Ann Connellee, and Charlie held the name card for the crowd to see. |
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| With the help of card holder Lilly, hospital volunteer Elaine Warren releases the Kemp's ridley, Sampson. |
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| Be safe out there little turtles!! |
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| Hospital interns Caroline and Vicki release Little River, the boat strike loggerhead that was admitted last summer. Hunter and William from Team Tortuga carried the name cards. |
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| Little River has a short crawl on the sand. What a beautiful loggerhead! |
We would like to thank everyone that helped with the rescue, rehabilitation and release of these turtles. And huge thanks to all that came out to the Isle of Palms to make this such an amazing day. Many were eager to join us for this first release of the season and we are grateful for the support!
Kelly Thorvalson
Sea Turtle Rescue Program Manager
