Releases Archives - Clearwater Marine Aquarium

“Walnut” the Green Sea Turtle Released by CMA After Extensive Care and Rehabilitation

Updated September 19, 2025 Posted September 12, 2025

Clearwater Marine Aquarium announces the successful release of a juvenile green sea turtle, Walnut. After receiving extensive care from CMA rehabilitation and veterinary teams, Walnut has had a complete transformation from their intake to release.

Three Sea Turtles Released by CMA After Rehabilitation

Updated June 20, 2025 Posted June 19, 2025

Clearwater Marine Aquarium is excited to announce the successful release of three juvenile green sea turtles, Niaouli, Bonsai, and Sonny, after receiving care from CMA rehabilitation and veterinary teams. Niaouli and Bonsai were released Tuesday at Fred Howard Park on Florida’s west coast, while Sonny was released today (Thursday) into the Atlantic Ocean on the east coast of Florida.

Clearwater Marine Aquarium Releases Two Green Sea Turtles on St. Patrick’s Day

Updated March 21, 2025 Posted March 17, 2025

Clearwater Marine Aquarium released two green turtles, Fraser Fir and Oak, on Monday at Honeymoon Island State Park.

Clearwater Marine Aquarium Successfully Rehabilitates and Releases 15 Cold-Stunned Turtles to Florida’s East Coast

Posted February 28, 2025

Clearwater Marine Aquarium (CMA) is excited to announce the successful rehabilitation and release of 15 cold-stunned sea turtles. CMA staff, volunteers, and interns made the journey to Florida’s east coast Thursday to release the turtles into the Atlantic Ocean.

Sea Turtle,Opal, Released by CMA After Rehabilitation 

Posted July 11, 2024

Rainy day release! Today, Clearwater Marine Aquarium’s sea turtle rehab team released Opal, a juvenle green sea turtle, into the waters of Fred Howard Park. Opal was found floating with issues staying submerged in New Port Richey on May 7th. After a few months of rehabilitation, Opal’s buoyancy issues resolved on their own and this turtle was healthy enough to be released back into the wild.

Two Sea Turtles Released back into the Florida Waters!

Updated November 17, 2023 Posted November 16, 2023

After receiving rehabilitation at Clearwater Marine Aquarium, two sea turtles have been successfully released this week.

Clearwater Marine Aquarium Sea Turtle Nest Season Results: CMA Documents Over 227 Sea Turtle Nests

Updated November 9, 2023 Posted November 1, 2023

While sea turtle nests documented on the east coast of Florida were up overall according to reports, Clearwater Marine Aquarium saw a decrease in turtle nests this year.

Three Sea Turtles Released After Rehabilitated at Clearwater Marine Aquarium

Posted October 27, 2023

After receiving rehabilitation for several weeks at Clearwater Marine Aquarium, three sea turtles have been successfully released this week, following the release of another turtle earlier this month.

Rye, Kemp’s Ridley, Released at Fred Howard Park

Posted October 12, 2023

On October 11, Clearwater Marine Aquarium returned a Kemp’s ridley sea turtle to its home after a successful rehabilitation. Rye was found on September 22 in the Spring Hill area and was accidentally caught by a fisherman and ingested a large fish hook.

Monkey Bread, Juvenile Green Sea Turtle, Released Home at Fred Howard Park

Updated October 27, 2023 Posted September 21, 2023

Today, Clearwater Marine Aquarium was able to return a juvenile green sea turtle back to its home after a successful rehabilitation. Monkey Bread was found August 4 floating offshore New Port Richey.