Clearwater Marine Aquarium

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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.

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Winter the dolphin looking happy
Winter the Dolphin
Hope the dolphin swimming
Hope the Dolphin
Nicholas the dolphin
Nicholas the Dolphin
Wallie and Boomer in the Otter Oasis
River Otters

About Clearwater Marine Aquarium

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. With a mission to preserve the environment and its marine life, CMA is home to rescued dolphins, sea turtles, river otters, stingrays, and more. Through Clearwater Marine Aquarium Research Institute, CMA conducts important global research focused on protecting manatees, North Atlantic right whales and sea turtles. Major motion picture Dolphin Tale (2011) and its sequel Dolphin Tale 2 (2014) features the true stories of rescued resident dolphins Winter and Hope, inspiring millions around the world. The mission and potential to change people’s lives differentiates Clearwater Marine Aquarium from any other aquarium in the world.

Press Releases

Press Releases

Clearwater Marine Aquarium Partners with Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital for Fall Parenting Series

Updated September 20th, 2023 | Posted September 17th, 2023

Clearwater Marine Aquarium will host a free 8-week parent training series beginning Sept. 21 from 10 to 11:30 a.m., in a partnering with Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital. Topics include positive discipline techniques, bilingual language development, storytelling techniques, screen time and more and will be taught by expert staff from JHACH.

View More Recent Press Releases

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. 

March 20
Clearwater Marine Aquarium Research Institute Partners With FPL to Expand Marine Debris Education Program.

March 6
Clearwater Marine Aquarium and Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort and Spa Celebrate New Partnership.

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.

Feb. 4
Nick Picks the Patriots to Win Super Bowl.

Feb. 2
Dolphin to Pick Super Bowl Winner.