Blog & News - Clearwater Marine Aquarium

Resident Dolphin Health Updates

Updated May 7, 2026 Posted July 13, 2023

Clearwater Marine Aquarium is a working marine animal hospital. All of the resident animals receive routine health checkups and daily animal care and enrichment […]

North Atlantic Right Whale Calving Season Wraps with 23 Calves Spotted

Posted May 1, 2026

The 2025–2026 North Atlantic right whale calving season, which ran from November through April, concluded on a hopeful note with a total of 23 calves documented. This marks the first time in 15 years that more than 20 calves have been recorded in a single season—an encouraging milestone for this critically endangered species.

“Jupiter” the Green Sea Turtle Released by CMA After Successful Treatment for Fibropapillomatosis

Posted May 1, 2026

We are marking another success story in rescue, rehab, and release this week with Jupiter, a green sea turtle. Jupiter was released to the Gulf on Tuesday at Honeymoon Island after being cleared by CMA’s veterinary team and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC).

Diving Into Discovery: A Sneak Peek at Our Marine Science Summer Camps

Updated May 1, 2026 Posted April 30, 2026

On Monday, Clearwater Marine Aquarium had the pleasure of hosting some special guests for a sneak peek of our upcoming Marine Science Summer Camps! Local families from Tampa Bay Parenting Magazine, This Little Wandering, AdventurousLittleThinkers, and Odien Adventures, joined us to dive headfirst into a day of sunshine and marine science.

Ready, Set, Go! It’s Sea Turtle Nesting Season Again, and Clearwater Marine Aquarium is Back at the Beaches

Updated May 1, 2026 Posted April 30, 2026

Clearwater Marine Aquarium has officially kicked off its annual sea turtle nesting season patrol. Sea turtle nesting season officially runs May 1 through October 31 and marks a critical period as adult turtles return to the beaches where they were born to lay eggs.

Clearwater Marine Aquarium Research Institute Scientists Collaborate to Publish First Abundance Estimate of Greater Caribbean Manatees in Belize

Updated May 1, 2026 Posted April 28, 2026

Researchers from the Clearwater Marine Aquarium Research Institute (CMARI), in collaboration with partners across the United States, Belize and the wider Caribbean, have published the first statistically robust estimate of the population abundance and distribution of the Greater Caribbean manatee (Trichechus manatus manatus) in Belize.

Clearwater Marine Aquarium’s New H2O Mobile Exhibit Visits Countryside Library, April 29

Updated April 29, 2026 Posted April 22, 2026

Clearwater Marine Aquarium is hitting the road with its new Healthy Habitats and Oceans (H2O) Mobile Exhibit, a 38-foot traveling experience designed to bring hands-on marine science education directly into the community. Media are invited to get an exclusive look at the exhibit on April 29 from 3 to 6 p.m. at Countryside Library in Clearwater.

Clearwater Marine Aquarium and Keep Pinellas Beautiful Celebrate World Oceans Day with Free Community Event on Saturday, June 6

Updated April 23, 2026 Posted April 16, 2026

Clearwater Marine Aquarium and Keep Pinellas Beautiful, in partnership with the Jane Goodall Institute’s Tampa Bay Roots & Shoots Alliance, are thrilled to sponsor an inspiring and educational World Oceans Day celebration on Saturday, June 6 from 10 a.m. to 2.pm. at Clearwater Marine Aquarium.

Treat Mom to a Memorable Mother’s Day Brunch at Clearwater Marine Aquarium

Updated April 16, 2026 Posted April 15, 2026

Celebrate on May 10 with a chef-crafted waterfront buffet, interactive family activities, and all-day admission to explore rescued marine life.

East Coast Transfers

Updated April 28, 2026 Posted April 3, 2026

Clearwater Marine Aquarium received 12 juvenile, green sea turtles from Volusia Marine Science Center due to their space limitations from a large stranding event. Blarney, Dublin, Guinness, Leprechaun, Paddy and Shamrock were transferred on March 17th (St. Patricks Day). Beaivi, Hare Ke, Idun, Ostara, Persephone, and Shinto were transferred on March 22nd. Blarney and Beaivi both have been in rehab longer at VMSC and have progressed more than the others. Majority of these greens are lethargic and have thin body conditions. Their initial treatment plan consists of antibiotics and fluid therapy. All will remain at CMA to continue out the remainder of their rehab.

Sea Turtle Hospital Patient – Earl Grey

Updated April 28, 2026 Posted April 3, 2026

Boreas is a juvenile, green sea turtle who was found floating and swimming abnormally near Fort DeSoto on Nov. 30th. Boreas has no external abnormalities and is in overall good body condition.