Clearwater Marine Aquarium released five sea turtles, one a critically endangered Kemp’s ripley, across the state of Florida during one week in June 2022!
Florida Governor Desantis signed a record $109.9 billion budget including $3.5 million directed for manatee rehabilitation pools at Clearwater Marine Aquarium. The funds are part of a record $20 million set to enhance and expand the State’s manatee acute care facilities and to restore spring access and habitat restoration in manatee concentrated areas.
Data collected by the Belize Marine Mammal Stranding Network found that collision with watercraft accounted for the main cause of manatee strandings over a 23-year period, from 1997 to 2019.
Clearwater Marine Aquarium shared they received over $17,000 as a result of Sea Turtle Grants Program, which is supported by a portion of revenues from Florida’s Sea Turtle Specialty License Plate.
On National Dolphin Day, CMA announced a brand-new immersive celebration called Dolphintopia. This June, CMA will transport guests to a summer of peace, love and dolphins.