As one of the most publicized organizations in the world, we offer the type of daily compelling stories that led to 10 years of unparalleled global media coverage and two major motion pictures, Dolphin Tale and Dolphin Tale 2. We welcome journalists, as well as bloggers/social media influencers, who are researching and developing media coverage for print, digital, broadcast and social outlets.
About Statement
Clearwater Marine Aquarium (CMA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit working marine rescue center dedicated to inspiring the human spirit through leadership in education, research, rescue, rehabilitation and release. CMA is home to rescued dolphins, sea turtles, river otters, stingrays, nurse sharks and more. Winter the dolphin’s story of survival, after an injury that caused her to lose her tail, has impacted millions of people around the world. A major motion picture, Dolphin Tale, highlighted her life story in 2011. The sequel, Dolphin Tale 2, was released in September 2014 and features the incredible story of Hope, a young resident dolphin of CMA. The mission and potential to change people’s lives differentiates Clearwater Marine Aquarium from any other aquarium in the world.
Press Releases
May 21
Stormy, a 175-pound Loggerhead, is Released & Announcement of Florida Resident Reopening Special.
Apr. 29
Maggie Mae Released at Clearwater Beach, 44 Days After Shut-Down.
Apr. 8
Winter the Dolphin Makes Her Cameo Debut.
Mar. 19
Small Fry, the One-Eyed Wonder, Released at Fred Howard Park.
Mar. 11
Olivia the Sea Turtle is Released at Clearwater Beach.
Feb. 6
Winter the Dolphin’s Beach Club Hotel.
Jan. 31
Nicholas the Rescued Dolphin Predicts Super Bowl LIV Winner.
Jan. 13
WOW! Becomes the Official Internet Provider of Clearwater Marine Aquarium.
Jan. 10
Nicholas the Dolphin Predicts College Football Playoff National Champs.
Jan. 2
David Yates to Step Down as Clearwater Marine Aquarium CEO.
Dec. 30
Second RIght Whale Calf Sighted Off Georgia Coast.
Dec. 23
Nicholas the Dolphin’s 17th Rescue Anniversary
Dec. 16
Clearwater Marine Aquarium Hires First Vice President of Sales and Marketing
Dec. 10
Winter’s 14th Rescue Anniversary
Dec. 4
NOVA Southeastern University Partners with Clearwater Marine Aquarium on New Shark Exhibit
Nov. 21
Fish & Wildlife Foundation of Florida Grant Funds to Monitor Manatee Use of Silver River
Nov. 4
CMA Hires New Chief Financial Officer
Oct. 31
Nicholas the Dolphin Picks 2019 World Series Winner
Oct. 28
CMA Hires New Chief Business Officer
Oct. 4
CMA Celebrates Winter and Hope’s Birthdays
Oct. 2
Baby Manatee Saved in Belize
Sept. 12
107-pound Endangered Loggerhead Sea Turtle Scheduled for Release
July 15
Dolphin Tale Actors Return to CMA in July
April 30
CMA Releases 100-Pound Endangered Sea Turtle.
April 24
CMA Sinks Dolphin Tale Houseboat Prop to Create Artificial Reef.
April 12
Wounded Warrior Family and Friends Meet Winter at Clearwater Marine Aquarium.
April 4
Critically Endangered Sea Turtle Swallowed Hook, Rehabbed at Clearwater Marine Aquarium.
Feb. 18
Rescued Sea Turtle Themed Hotel Rooms to be Unveiled.
Feb. 14
Heartwarming Homecoming: Rescued Sea Turtle Returns Home on Valentine’s Day.
Feb. 12
CMA Launches Research Institute focusing on manatees, sea turtles, and North Atlantic right whales.
Jan. 18
Children with Limb Difference Inspired at Clearwater Marine Aquarium.
Dec. 21
Blind sea turtle, unable to be released, finds forever home at CMA
Nov. 9
37 Baby Sea Turtles Released by Clearwater Marine Aquarium.
Oct. 29
Milwaukee Brewers’ Pitcher Helps Fan Reach Donation Goal for Rescued Dolphins.
Oct. 24
Ruffles the Rescued Seahorse Released.
Oct. 24
Ocean Allies Launches at Clearwater Marine Aquarium.
Oct. 23
Nicholas the Dolphin Predicts World Series Champs.
Oct. 22
Clearwater Beach Stakeholders to Announce Ocean-Friendly Plan.
Oct. 12
Clearwater Marine Aquarium Caring for Seahorse Impacted by Storm.
Oct 12
CMA to Host Retired Sergeant Amputee Injured in Line of Duty.
Oct. 9
Two Young Fans with Limb Difference to Wish Winter and Hope Happy Birthday.
Sept. 18
CMA and Clearwater Toyota Announce Community Partnership.
July 20
CMA and Dolphin Tale Actors to Launch Campaign to Reduce Deadly Marine Debris.
June 15
Shark Attack Survivor Uses Innovation Designed for Winter the Dolphin.
June 14
Seahorse Found with Fishing Line Wrapped Around Its Neck Released by CMA.
June 12
Frito the Tiny Seahorse Rescued from Fishing Line Entanglement.
Apr. 24
Two Endangered Sea Turtles Treated for Virus, One Missing Flipper, to be Released.
Apr. 22
Local Elementary Schools Compete in Trash to Toys Competition for Earth Day.
Apr. 17
Three Sea Turtles to be Released at Fred Howard Park.
Feb. 13
Couple Gets Married Underwater This Valentine’s Day at Clearwater Marine Aquarium.
Jan. 26
Nicholas the Dolphin to Predict Super Bowl LII Champs.
Jan. 25
26 “Cold Snapped” Sea Turtles to be Released by CMA.
Jan. 15
10 Critically Endangered “Reindeer” Sea Turtles to be Released on Florida’s East Coast.
Jan. 4
Nicholas the Dolphin to Predict NCAA CFP National Championship.
Dec. 28
Dolphin Tale Movie Stars Welcome 3 Endangered Sea Turtles Home
Dec. 26
3 Dolphin Tale Movie Stars Welcome 3 Pelicans to CMA
Dec. 18
CMA to Announce Campaign for Gold Star Kids
Dec. 11
12 Critically Endangered Sea Turtles Airlifted to CMA for Care
Dec. 1
Paraplegic Relearns to Walk, Inspired by Dolphin who Relearned to Swim
Nov. 9
CMA Honors Veterans With Weekend Admission Special
Oct. 31
Endangered Green Sea Turtle To Be Released After Surviving Boat Strike.
Oct. 19
Child With Prosthetic Device Will Meet Her Hero Winter the Dolphin.
Oct. 9
Winter and Hope Surprise Young Amputee for Her Birthday.
Sept. 20
Threatened Loggerhead Sea Turtle ‘Toot’ will Crawl to Ocean at Clearwater Beach.
Sept. 18
R.O. Jacobson Foundation to Announce $500,000 Donation to Clearwater Marine Aquarium.
Sept. 15
CMA Flies Rescue Mission for Dolphins and Turtles in Keys.
Sept. 14
CMA Offers 4-Day Special for Florida Residents Following Hurricane Irma
Aug. 24
Three Sea Turtles Injured by Fishing Gear Released in One Week.
Aug. 21
Endangered Loggerhead Released after Intense Rehab.
Aug. 16
Two Endangered Sea Turtles to be Released.
Aug. 10
National Hero Honored at CMA.
July 25
Dolphin Tale Movie Stars Surprise a Special Child.
July 24
Dolphin Tale Movie Stars Visit Children’s Hospital.
July 21
Bloomingdale Library Attack Survivor to Visit Winter the Dolphin.
July 17
CMA to Release Green Sea Turtle, “Quaker.”
July 10
CMA to Release Three Rescued Sea Turtles.
June 30
Wyndham to Offer Winter the Dolphin Themed Guest Rooms.
June 8
Clearwater Marine Aquarium to release 2nd Seahorse.
May 30
13-Year-Old Quadruple Amputee to Reunite With Winter.
May 24
Releasing Sea Turtle Who Swallowed a Balloon.
May 16
Cheeto the Lucky Seahorse Heading Home.
May 11
Cheeto the Lucky Seahorse.
March 24
Primavera Fest Announcement.
March 10
Dolphin Tale Star Visits CMA.
Feb. 10
10-year-old Girl Meets Sea Turtle with TPN.
Feb. 6
Nicholas Makes Winning Super Bowl Prediction.
October 25
Xeno Release
September 22
Weasley Release
September 19
Grace Savage Makes a Wish
September 8
Groundbreaking Ceremony
August 19
Winter for President
August 10
“Making Waves” Speaker Series
August 4
PokeMonday
July 29
Captain Tortuga Reading Safety Harbor
July 19
Winter’s Gallery of Hope Grand Opening
July 11
Norbert Release
July 8
“Making Waves” Speaker Series
July 4
Dolphin Rescue
July 1
Dolphin Tale Actors Visit
June 20
Beach Clean-up and Sea Turtle Release
June 9
Rescued Sea Turtle Habitat Grand Opening
June 7
“Making Waves” Speaker Series
May 20
World Turtle Day Release
May 20
Movie Star Madness
May 13
“Making Waves” Speaker Series
April 21
“Making Waves” Speaker Series
April 18
Sea Turtle Awareness Day
April 4
Autism Awareness Day
March 29
Rufus Ruckus Contest
March 28
Wahoo Release
March 23
“Remember Me” Arts Showcase
March 22
Dolphin Tale Actors to visit All Children’s Hospital
March 19
Limbitless Solutions
March 15
Coastal Clean-up
March 11
Stars of Dolphin Tale Movies Visiting
March 10
“Making Waves” Speaker Series
February 22
Multiple Turtle Releases
February 11
“Making Waves” Speaker Series
February 10
Second Wave of Cold Stun Sea Turtles
February 10
CMA Economic Impact
February 5
Goldstar Moms Visit
February 2
Double Turtle Release
January 29
Rescue Clearwater Series Premiere
January 25
Cold-Stunned Sea Turtles
January 21
“Making Waves” Speaker Series
December 22
Austin and Nathan Holiday Visit
December 9
Rescue Anniversary Music Video Release
November 20
Cozi Thanksgiving Visit
November 19
“Making Waves” Speaker Series
November 13
STEM Donation from AT&T
October 7
“Making Waves” Speaker Series
October 6
Winter’s 10th Birthday
September 11
Deaf Awareness
September 2
“Making Waves” Speaker Series
July 16
“Making Waves” Speaker Series
June 18
“Making Waves” Speaker Series
June 1
Kemps ridley turtle release
May 21
“Making Waves” Speaker Series
May 1
Leatherback sea turtle rescued and released
May 4
Green sea turtle attached to fishing line and lure released
April 30
Expansion of Current Facility
April 20
Captain Tortuga Book Launch Party
April 16
Sea Turtle Awareness Day on May 2
April 13
Autism Awareness Day
April 7
Nathan Gamble Visits St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital
March 26
Austin Highsmith Visiting All Children’s Hospital
March 25
Four Sea Turtles Set for Release
March 18
River Otter Kits Rescued
March 12
Cozi Concert: April 4
March 6
“Making Waves” Speaker Series
March 5
Clearwater Marine Aquarium ADDY Awards
February 19
“Making Waves” Speaker Series
January 30
Winter On the Beach
January 7
CMA Breaks Attendance Records
December 18
Stenella Dolphin Rescue
December 15
Two Green Sea Turtle Releases
December 12
Reward for Dolphin Killing
December 4
Boat Donations
November 17
Holiday Gifts
November 10
Pioneers Breakthrough Treatment
November
Winter’s Hope for the Vaquita
October 23
Duke Energy Donation
September 26
Double Sea Turtle Release
Semptember 23
Holiday Camps
September 1
Mother Manatee and Calf Rescue
August 14
Dolphin Tale 2 Premiere in Clearwater
August 11
Dolphin Calf Disentanglement
August 11
Katniss Sea Turtle Release
July 4
July 4 Dolphin Rescue
July 4
Bubba Gump Sea Turtle Release
June 2
Alstott Foundation Visit
April 21
Benhaffaf Family Visit
January 11
Ice-T Release