Coastal Companion

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Charleston Museum Family Activities at Freshfields Village, SC

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Thursdays are Family Fiesta night at Freshfields. Freshfields is located at the crossroads of Kiawah, Seabrook, and Johns’ Island. Free and open to the public.

High Flying Fun on July 10 at 4-7 p.m.
Hear the history of Frisbees and boomerangs and decorate your own to participate in some high flying fun.

Island Creatures on July 24 at 4-7 p.m.
Did you know the shells you find on the beach are all remains of animals? Observe sea-life specimens from the collection of the Charleston Museum and create your own jellyfish to take home.

The Charleston Museum,360 Meeting Street,Charleston, SC  29403
(843) 722-2996

Juvenile Dolphin is Rescued – Savannah, GA

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Members of the Southeast Regional Marine Mammal Stranding Network successfully removed a black rubber strap Tuesday that was wrapped around the head of a juvenile bottlenose dolphin, averting a life-threatening injury.

In a coordinated effort, NOAA and network members located the juvenile dolphin in the Wilmington River, part of the intracoastal waterway near Savannah, Ga., and removed the piece of rubber that had wrapped around the area between its flippers and blowhole.
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Loggerhead Sea Turtle Walk – Edisto Beach, SC

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One of the secret treasures of Edisto Beach is the threatened loggerhead sea turtle. Learn about these fascinating reptiles who return to our beaches to nest every summer. After a short, informative program, we will venture down the beach in search of a nesting loggerhead sea turtle. This program has been designed for ages 11 and up. Advanced registration to the event is required. Please call (843) 869-4430 to reserve your spot.

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