Education Archives - Clearwater Marine Aquarium

Clearwater Marine Aquarium & Sunscreen Film Festival Announce Documentary Film Camp

Posted October 28, 2021

CMA announces new manatee rehabilitation center.

2020 Sea Turtle Nesting Season Tips

Updated June 18, 2020 Posted May 13, 2020

Pinellas Nesting Season Begins! May 1 officially marks the start of sea turtle nesting season in Pinellas County! Around 90% of all sea turtle […]

5 Earth Day Tips for a Healthier Planet

Updated June 18, 2020 Posted April 22, 2020

April 22, 2020 marks 50 years of Earth Day! The main aim of Earth Day is to raise awareness of the harmful impacts that threaten […]

Annual Earth Day Celebrations

Updated July 29, 2018 Posted April 22, 2018

Each year, Clearwater Marine Aquarium hosts a “Trash to Toys” competition to celebrate Earth Day and encourage recycling. 35 competing classrooms at Hillsborough and Pinellas County elementary schools designed environmental enrichment devices for Winter, Hope and Nicholas, the rescued dolphins at CMA.

Meet the Rescued Tortoises at Reptilepalooza

Updated July 30, 2018 Posted March 17, 2018

Tortoises and turtle have become popular pets, but it is important to remember that many of these species are exotic wild animals that require special care and do not belong in local ecosystems where they are not natively found.

Six Ocean-Friendly Habits to Help Protect Marine Life

Updated September 3, 2021 Posted January 26, 2018

There are many ways to help conserve the ocean, starting in your own backyard! Here’s a list of some ocean-friendly habits to get started!

Large Number of Sea Turtles Impacted by Cold Rehabilitated and Ready for Release

Updated July 30, 2018 Posted January 24, 2018

Since January 3, we have had over 70 live sea turtle intakes from Pinellas and the surrounding counties due to cold weather effects. In most of the cases, these sea turtles were already compromised with viruses, boat strikes and buoyancy issues. Low water temperatures and high winds can cause already sick sea turtles to become even more lethargic, and many have been found floating causing this influx of intakes to our facility.

820 Pounds of Trash Collected at Coastal Cleanup on Memorial Causeway

Updated September 26, 2019 Posted October 23, 2017

Over 60 volunteers came to help clean up the coastal area around the causeway and collected an impressive 820 pounds of trash altogether.

Earth Day Celebrations

Updated July 29, 2018 Posted April 22, 2017

Trash to Toys 2017 Recycling Contest for Earth Day In honor of Earth Day, Clearwater Marine Aquarium held its annual Trash to Toys recycling […]