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Frito the Tiny Seahorse Released

Updated July 29, 2018 Posted June 20, 2018

Frito, the tiny seahorse that was recently rescued by Clearwater Marine Aquarium was released back into the wild on June 14, 2018.

Release of Abe and Five Orphaned Otters

Updated July 22, 2018 Posted June 4, 2018

Abe, the young otter kit that was rescued by Clearwater Marine Aquarium (CMA) back in February was finally released after several months of rehabilitation with a group of five other orphaned otters.

Large Number of Sea Turtles Impacted by Cold Rehabilitated and Ready for Release

Updated July 30, 2018 Posted January 24, 2018

Since January 3, we have had over 70 live sea turtle intakes from Pinellas and the surrounding counties due to cold weather effects. In most of the cases, these sea turtles were already compromised with viruses, boat strikes and buoyancy issues. Low water temperatures and high winds can cause already sick sea turtles to become even more lethargic, and many have been found floating causing this influx of intakes to our facility.

Oldsmar Manatee Rescued and Released with Amputated Flipper

Updated July 30, 2018 Posted October 5, 2017

On Monday, Oct. 2, 2017, Clearwater Marine Aquarium (CMA) rescue personnel assisted with the rescue of an entangled female manatee in Oldsmar, Florida.

Rescue Mission – Weeki Wachee Manatee Relocation

Updated July 30, 2018 Posted September 20, 2017

The manatee was entrapped within an enclosed creek in Weeki Wachee, Florida. The animal likely was able to swim into the creek with the increased tides during Hurricane Irma

Hatchlings Rescued and Released

Updated July 29, 2018 Posted September 1, 2017

Two Baby Sea Turtles Rescued From a Swimming Pool Two sea turtle hatchlings arrived at Clearwater Marine Aquarium on August 29, 2017, after being […]

Cheeto the Lucky Seahorse Released

Updated July 8, 2019 Posted May 22, 2017

“Cheeto,” the lucky seahorse, who has captivated followers worldwide with her remarkable story of survival,was released back home on Tuesday, May 16, after rehabilitating […]

Rescue Mission – Banana River Entangled Dolphin Calf

Updated July 30, 2018 Posted May 22, 2017

Cocoa Beach, FL (May 10) — Clearwater Marine Aquarium participated in a multi-agency disentanglement of a bottlenose dolphin calf in the Banana River (lagoon), near Cocoa […]