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Inspirational Guests to be Honored at Clearwater Marine Aquarium Awards Ceremony, Sept. 14

Updated August 29, 2024 Posted August 28, 2024

Join Clearwater Marine Aquarium for a magical and inspiring afternoon as seven amazing young people receive awards for overcoming challenges and sharing their stories of hope on Saturday, Sept. 14 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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Clearwater Marine Aquarium Honors Hispanic Heritage Month with Latin Night, Sept. 21

Posted August 23, 2024

In honor of Hispanic Heritage month, Clearwater Marine Aquarium is pleased to present Latin Night on Saturday, Sept. 21 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Experience the sizzling rhythm of the night at this exclusive adults-only event filled with vibrant live music, dance and Latin American-inspired food and drink. Enjoy the Latin beats, exotic cocktails, and captivating marine life as you dance the night away under the stars.

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“Coffee with a Cause” Manatee Coffee and Clearwater Marine Aquarium Partner Up for Groundbreaking Manatee Preservation Efforts

Updated August 21, 2024 Posted August 20, 2024

Manatee Coffee, the Florida-founded coffee company and original “Coffee with a Cause,” has proudly partnered with Clearwater Marine Aquarium to support the highly anticipated opening of its new Manatee Rehabilitation Center, which debuted to the public last week on Monday, August 12. Due to Manatee Coffee’s reputation in The Sunshine State, for its devoted philanthropic efforts toward manatee preservation, Clearwater Marine Aquarium sought out its support to spread awareness for the new Manatee Rehabilitation Center and this unique partnership was formed.

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Clearwater Marine Aquarium’s Manatee Rehabilitation Center Is Now Open

Updated August 16, 2024 Posted August 12, 2024

Clearwater Marine Aquarium opened its Manatee Rehabilitation Center today, heralding a significant milestone for the Aquarium. This state-of-the-art facility will help accommodate the surge in manatees requiring care. CMA will provide assistance to sick, injured or orphaned manatees which includes individuals affected by habitat loss, boat strike wounds, ingestion of foreign objects, entanglements and cold stress syndrome. Equipped with the latest technology, including ozone treatment and medical habitats with false bottoms, the center is designed to ensure the comfort and well-being of these gentle sea creatures.

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New Immersive Movies at Clearwater Marine Aquarium Invite Guests Underwater for “Turtle Odyssey” and Walk with a Legend, “T-Rex”

Updated August 16, 2024 Posted August 9, 2024

Clearwater Marine Aquarium will offer two new movies next week – “Turtle Odyssey” and “T-Rex,” beginning Saturday, Aug. 17. The 25-minute-long movies will run between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m., as an added guest experience in the Visitor Center’s Dolphin Tale Theater.

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Learn About Sea Turtle Conservation with Clearwater Marine Aquarium’s New VIP Ride-Along Program

Updated July 30, 2024 Posted July 25, 2024

Clearwater Marine Aquarium’s Sea Turtle Conservation Team is now hosting VIP Ride-Alongs Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings through Sept. 20. Join two of CMA’s sea turtle nesting biologists on their daily patrol and become fully immersed in the field and see the work that CMA does with sea turtles firsthand.

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Clearwater Marine Aquarium to Present Aquatic Luau, Aug. 17

Updated August 13, 2024 Posted July 22, 2024

Experience a tropical luau at Clearwater Marine Aquarium’s end-of-summer Aquatic Luau celebration. Enjoy live entertainment, Hawaiian cuisine and marine life in an enchanting atmosphere Saturday, Aug. 17 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., as part of the Aquarium’s after-hours series, offering guests a unique waterfront experience.

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Clearwater Marine Aquarium Documents Rare Leatherback Turtle Hatchlings

Updated July 24, 2024 Posted July 19, 2024

Clearwater Marine Aquarium’s sea turtle nesting team documented a rare Leatherback sea turtle nest in Pinellas County back in May. Last week the CMA team found that the Leatherback turtle nest had hatched!

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It’s Shark Week at Clearwater Marine Aquarium!

Updated July 22, 2024 Posted July 3, 2024

Clearwater Marine Aquarium will present its Shark Week lineup for the week of July 7-14 and it’s got quite a bite to it. CMA will introduce guests to one of its new veterinarians, Dr. Chelsea Anderson, who has a decade of experience in elasmobranch (shark and rays) health care, and will help educate guests about the medical management of sharks during a routine ultrasound and why conservation of sharks is important.

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Clearwater Marine Aquarium Rolls Out AquaSkate Family Roller-Skating Party

Updated June 28, 2024 Posted June 21, 2024

Join Clearwater Marine Aquarium on Saturday, July 13, as we transform the Aquarium into a neon paradise that recreates the ‘80s. Lace up your skates and hit the rink for some freestyle fun in front of the Window of Wonder (make sure you wave to our resident dolphins on the other side of the Window). From 7 to 10 p.m., guests will create unforgettable memories at this totally tubular event!

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We are a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization.

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Clearwater, FL 33767
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