Released Animals - Clearwater Marine Aquarium

Rescue, rehab and release is the main part of Clearwater Marine Aquarium’s mission. Our goal is to return marine animals back to their homes in the wild. We have released over 400 rescued marine animals since 2016.

Releases

Clearwater Marine Aquarium Releases Big Bend, the 13th Rehabilitated Sea Turtle This Year

Updated July 20th, 2023 | Posted April 13th, 2023

Clearwater Marine Aquarium released Big Bend back into the wild off of Honeymoon Island on April 13, 2023.

Releases

Haleakala, a Green Sea Turtle Heads Home

Posted March 1st, 2023

Clearwater Marine Aquarium released Haleakala back into the wild off of Honeymoon Island on March 1, 2023.

Press Releases

Clearwater Marine Aquarium Releases 10 Sea Turtles At Flagler Beach

Updated April 13th, 2023 | Posted March 9th, 2023

Clearwater Marine Aquarium (CMA) released 10 critically endangered Kemp’s Ridley sea turtles Tuesday, March 7, at Gamble Rogers Memorial State Recreation Area at Flagler Beach. Each turtle received a clean bill of health from CMA’s veterinary team prior to release into Atlantic waters.

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1600+ rescued sea turtles since 2010
2100+ Nests monitored since 2010
850+ Animals released since 2010
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