Clearwater Marine Aquarium

Conservation

CMA Research Institute Presented at the 26th Biennial Conference on the Biology of Marine Mammals

Seven representatives from the Clearwater Marine Aquarium Research Institute (CMARI) participated in The Society for Marine Mammalogy’s 26th Biennial Conference on the Biology of Marine Mammals on October 19-23, 2026, in San Juan, Puerto Rico, marking the first time the conference was held in Latin America. Dr. Anmari Alvarez-Aleman, CMA’s Sr. Vice President of Research and Conservation, served as the Conference Co-Chair, while six CMARI researchers presented findings highlighting the Institute’s diverse manatee research and conservation efforts.

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Rooted in Resilience: How Gales Point is Protecting its Coast, Culture, and Future

Nestled along Belize’s central coast, Gales Point Village is a unique community where rich Maroon cultural heritage meets some of the country’s most important coastal ecosystems. Through the Strengthening Climate Resilience, Saving Endangered Species, and Improving Livelihoods Project, residents and young people became active partners in restoring habitats, protecting endangered species, strengthening livelihoods, and building a more resilient future.

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Celebrate Sea Turtle Awareness Day at Clearwater Marine Aquarium

Learn about sea turtles and celebrate Sea Turtle Awareness Day April 5, 2025 at CMA from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Sea Turtle Conservation Program is preparing for sea turtle nesting season with nest stake painting, custom Protect theNest plaques and even a 5k virtual run this year that shows your dedication to sea turtles.

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Inaugural Workshop Advances Conservation Efforts Through The Wider Caribbean Manatee Alliance

Conservation leaders from across the Caribbean gathered in the Dominican Republic from February 26-28, 2025, for the inaugural workshop of the Wider Caribbean Manatee Alliance (WCMA). Hosted by the Clearwater Marine Aquarium Research Institute (CMARI) and local partner FUNDEMAR, the workshop brought together 32 participants from 17 Caribbean countries and 27 institutions, including aquariums, NGOs, government agencies, and universities, to advance manatee conservation efforts across the region.

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Grant Awarded for Sea Turtle Nesting Signage

Clearwater Marine Aquarium (CMA) was fortunate to be funded in whole by a grant awarded from the Sea Turtle Grants Program, which is supported by a portion of revenues from Florida’s Sea Turtle Specialty License Plate.

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Manatee Tracking – Juanita

In August of 2012, Juanita suffered more than 10 stab wounds as a small calf when she was rescued in the Bayahíbe area, in the southeast coast of Hispaniola island.

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