Press Releases

Clearwater Marine Aquarium will present a jazz-filled celebration at Jazz by the Bay, Saturday, Feb. 17 from 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. Honoring New Orleans, the birthplace of jazz, and embracing Mardi Gras vibes, this 21-and-over event promises live music, themed decor, and an oceanic backdrop for a night of dancing, indulging in New Orleans-inspired bites, and crafted cocktails for a soulful blend of jazz and marine magic.

Clearwater Marine Aquarium is thrilled to announce its upcoming event, AquaGala on the Island, a sumptuous affair set to take place on March 9 at Clearwater Marine Aquarium. This highly anticipated inaugural fundraiser will support the Aquarium’s ongoing mission of rescue, rehabilitation and release, with each ticket going to support this important mission.

Clearwater Marine Aquarium will present a family-friendly, pirate-themed event, Lights by the Bay Drone Show, on Saturday, Jan. 13, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. This evening will feature a mesmerizing drone show, showcasing over 150 drones performing aerial maneuvers and light displays.

Clearwater Marine Aquarium’s Inspire Program staff and Board of Directors members visited with children and their families at St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital on Tuesday, Dec. 12.

Clearwater Marine Aquarium announces the kick-off of an immersive virtual reality experience, “Drop in the Ocean” on Dec. 16. This interactive and social adventure takes visitors on a deep underwater journey, shedding light on the pressing issue of plastic pollution plaguing our world’s oceans.

Winter’s Garden, which pays tribute to Winter the Dolphin’s legacy, will be unveiled outside Clearwater Marine Aquarium on Dec 21.

Clearwater Marine Aquarium will host Marine Masterpieces: A Night of Art and Conservation, in partnership with the Morean Arts Center. This enchanting evening will bring together the worlds of art and marine wonder in a family-friendly event on Sunday, Dec. 10 from 6:30 – 9:30 p.m.

Researchers with Clearwater Marine Aquarium Research Institute (CMARI) have sighted the first North Atlantic right whale mom and calf pair of the 2023-2024 season off the coast of South Carolina. The mother, Juno (Catalog #1612), estimated to be over 38 years old, has successfully given birth to her 8th documented calf.

A manatee in Clearwater Bay had quite a harrowing experience this past week but luckily after the persistence of local agencies, Clearwater Marine Aquarium and ZooTampa at Lowry Park, he was able to be returned safely.