Press Releases

Clearwater Marine Aquarium unveils its newest resident this week, a new species for CMA – an Octopus vulgaris, also known as the common octopus.

CLEARWATER, FL (April 19, 2024)– Two endangered green sea turtles, Challah and Gypsum, were successfully released back into the Gulf of Mexico yesterday (April 18) after undergoing extensive rehabilitation at Clearwater Marine Aquarium.

Clearwater Marine Aquarium is pleased to announce the arrival of Opie, a young male North American river otter, to its Otter Oasis. Opie joins the CMA family, where he will reside alongside Walle, 13, and Boomer, 6 – two otters who have been captivating visitors since their arrival in 2012 and 2018, respectively. After several weeks of acclimation behind the scenes, Opie has now been introduced to Walle and Boomer where guests will be able to see him adjust to his new habitat.

It’s almost May and that means it’s sea turtle nesting season, announces sea turtle biologists at Clearwater Marine Aquarium. The season officially begins April 15 and runs through Oct. 31 according to Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission(FWC), which is a critical time for sea turtles who continue their legacy and return to the original beach where they were born, to lay their eggs.

Clearwater Marine Aquarium will present SunSips by the Bay: An After-Hours Experience at Clearwater Marine Aquarium on April 26 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. where the 21 and over crowd can unwind by the bay. Sip refreshing cocktails, groove to live music, and explore the wonders of the aquarium under the stars. Join us for a night of happy hour vibes and aquatic enchantment at SunSips by the Bay.

Clearwater Marine Aquarium, Florida’s marine life rescue center, announces it will now offer guests Weather Guarantees in partnership with Sensible Weather, the leading weather protection provider for travel and outdoor experiences. Through this partnership, CMA is the first aquarium to offer this first-of-its-kind protection.

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.