Press Releases

Get ready for a day of family fun with hot dogs, popcorn and all of your favorite stadium snacks, as Clearwater Marine Aquarium brings baseball season under the sea with a Rays Day at CMA on Saturday, April 20 at 12:30 p.m.

CLEARWATER, FL (March 28, 2024)– Pearl, an adult, female diamondback terrapin, was found floating June 16 near a seawall in Palm Harbor. Her carapace – or shell – had injuries, and Pearl was lethargic, underweight, and had minimal use of her rear legs at intake examination.

Clearwater Marine Aquarium invites families to indulge in a Seaside Easter Breakfast on Saturday, March 30, from 9 to 11 a.m. This delightful event will feature a visit from the Easter Bunny, as well as the opportunity to meet live bunny rabbits and capture memorable photos. Guests will be treated to a gourmet breakfast buffet while enjoying an interactive dolphin presentation. Surrounded by marine life, families and friends can partake in fun activities and create lasting memories in a picturesque setting, while supporting CMA’s mission of rescue, rehabilitate and release.

Proof of the Pudding, a leader in food service management and catering for state-of-the-art convention centers, sports and entertainment arenas and college stadiums, announces its agreement to serve as the exclusive caterer for Clearwater Marine Aquarium in Clearwater, Florida.

As families gear up for spring break, Clearwater Marine Aquarium (CMA) announces an array of thrilling experiences and extended hours to make this break one to remember. From March 10 to April 7, CMA will extend its hours from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., allowing guests more time to explore and enjoy fun activities.

Clearwater Marine Aquarium (CMA) is delighted to unveil its inaugural event, AquaGala – a lavish black-tie affair set for March 9. This eagerly awaited fundraiser will bolster the Aquarium’s steadfast commitment to rescue, rehabilitation and release efforts. Themed “On the Island,” the gala will feature ocean-inspired flavors and decor unique to CMA, immersing guests in an unforgettable experience.

Clearwater Marine Aquarium (CMA) is thrilled to announce its dynamic and award-winning Marine Science Summer Camp programs for 2024, offering an unforgettable coastal learning experience for campers of all ages.

Clearwater Marine Aquarium will launch an all new series, “Echoes of the Ocean: A Marine Life Speaker Series,” with its first presentation, “The Journey of the Rice’s Whale,” on March 7 from 5 – 8 p.m. at CMA. The series will reflect national research as well as research specific to CMA on marine life, while including its ongoing mission of rescue, rehabilitation and release.

This week, Clearwater Marine Aquarium released 11 cold-stunned Kemp’s ridley sea turtles back into the Atlantic Ocean near the Cape Canaveral area, after they were rehabilitated for two months at the Clearwater Marine Aquarium.

Today, Clearwater Marine Aquarium announced a multi-year plan of expansion that will forge a path toward a future where the harmony between humanity and the oceans is not just a vision, but a reality. Titled ‘Rising Tides: Safeguarding Marine Life for the Future,’ the comprehensive forward-looking campaign encompasses strategies to welcome new wildlife, create habitats, and launch global conservation efforts.