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Manatee Rescue

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

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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 […]

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Second Seahorse Saved: Meet Funyun

Updated July 30, 2018 Posted June 8, 2017

Less than two weeks after the release of Cheeto the lucky seahorse, watched by millions around the world, another seahorse was saved by caring tourists and help from Clearwater Marine Aquarium.

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Rescue Mission – New Port Richey Manatee Mom and Calf Trapped

Updated July 30, 2018 Posted June 2, 2017

The manatee pair were trapped within the canal system, requiring relocation. With no way out of the canal system, a plan was put in place by FWC to capture and assess the health of the mom and calf with the intention of relocation.

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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 […]

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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 […]

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Cheeto the Lucky Seahorse

Updated July 29, 2018 Posted May 10, 2017

Clearwater Marine Aquarium rescues and rehabilitates marine life of all sizes, from whales, dolphins and sea turtles to stingrays and smaller sea creatures in […]

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Finnegan the Otter Kit

Updated July 29, 2018 Posted March 13, 2017

Orphaned Otter Kit Found in New Port Richey On Wednesday, March 8, 2017, the Clearwater Marine Aquarium Rescue Team received a call about an […]

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Rescue Mission – Dolphin Calf Injured by Spearfishing Gear

Updated July 30, 2018 Posted February 28, 2017

Mosquito Lagoon (February 14) — Clearwater Marine Aquarium Rescue Team personnel participated in a multi-agency dolphin calf disentanglement in Mosquito Lagoon, FL on February […]

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Rescue Mission – Oldsmar Manatee Mother and Calf

Updated July 30, 2018 Posted February 17, 2017

Oldsmar, FL (February 6, 2017) –  Clearwater Marine Aquarium rescue personnel assisted Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) with relocating two manatees entrapped […]

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We believe in preserving our environment while inspiring the human spirit through leadership in the rescue, rehabilitation, and release of marine life; environmental education; research; and conservation.
We are a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization.

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249 Windward Passage
Clearwater, FL 33767
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