Releases Archives - Clearwater Marine Aquarium

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.

Rehabilitated Kemp’s Ridley Sea Turtle Released With Help From UF Marine Animal Rescue

Posted August 21, 2023

On August 15, University of Florida Marine Animal Rescue released Injera back to the big blue! The hook was successfully removed orally without the need for surgery by Clearwater Marine Aquarium’s staff veterinarian!

Sea Turtle Hospital Patient – Injera

Updated August 21, 2023 Posted July 28, 2023

Injera is a juvenile, Kemp’s ridley from Cedar Key area who was accidentally caught by a fisherman and ingested a fish hook on July 24.

Clearwater Marine Aquarium Releases 200-pound Loggerhead Sea Turtle With a Satellite Tag

Updated July 28, 2023 Posted July 27, 2023

This female loggerhead sea turtle was found floating offshore near Fort De Soto in May and was rescued by the Coast Guard. Dhebra was found floating, lethargic, and with a thin body condition. In our care, she has gained 20 pounds. Dhebra recovered quickly and was cleared for release by our veterinarian and Florida Fish and Wildlife and returned home!

Clearwater Marine Aquarium Releases Focaccia

Posted July 20, 2023

On Thursday, July 20, Clearwater Marine Aquarium released a Kemp ridley’s sea turtle,Focaccia, back into the wild in Clearwater after almost a month of rehabilitation.