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Clearwater Marine Aquarium, Duke Energy Bring Clean Energy to Pinellas County With New Solar Canopy

Posted September 12, 2022

Clearwater Marine Aquarium is now harvesting the power of the sun in collaboration with Duke Energy by installing 250 kWac solar photovoltaic panels on the top floor of our parking garage.

Not Your Average Joe: Clearwater Marine Aquarium Announces New CEO

Posted July 21, 2022

Clearwater Marine Aquarium’s Chair of the Board of Directors Eric Busch is proud to announce that Joe Handy has been selected as the organization’s next CEO.

Clearwater Marine Aquarium Receives $3.5 Million for Manatee Research and Rehabilitation Pools

Posted June 16, 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.

Study Confirms Belizean Manatees Face Similar Fate to Florida Manatees, Death by Boat Strike

Posted June 14, 2022

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 Awarded Grant from the Sea Turtle Grants Program

Posted April 25, 2022

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.

Clearwater Marine Aquarium Announces Dolphintopia on National Dolphin Day

Updated April 16, 2022 Posted April 15, 2022

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.

Clearwater Marine Aquarium Announces Manatee Survival Plan

Updated March 31, 2022 Posted March 28, 2022

CMA announces a three-phase manatee survival plan.

Clearwater Marine Aquarium Welcomes New Rescued Resident Dolphin Named “Apollo”

Updated December 15, 2021 Posted December 14, 2021

Clearwater Marine Aquarium (CMA) is excited to announce it has been selected by National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) to be the forever home to a new rescued male dolphin.