Sea Turtles Archives - Clearwater Marine Aquarium

Celebrate Sea Turtle Awareness Day at Clearwater Marine Aquarium

Updated March 24, 2025 Posted March 21, 2025

Learn about sea turtles and celebrate Sea Turtle Awareness Day April 5, 2025 at CMA from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Sea Turtle Conservation Program is preparing for sea turtle nesting season with nest stake painting, custom Protect theNest plaques and even a 5k virtual run this year that shows your dedication to sea turtles.

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 Hospital Patient – Aspen

Updated March 5, 2025 Posted February 22, 2025

Aspen is a large, juvenile green sea turtle who was found washed ashore near Fort De Soto on Feb. 13. Aspen has a carapace deformity from a previous traumatic event. Sea turtles with these types of deformities typically have buoyancy issues so we will monitor their swimming behaviors over time. Aspen has a good body condition and received fluid therapy as their initial treatment.

Clearwater Marine Aquarium: May 1 is Beginning of Sea Turtle Nesting Season

Updated May 4, 2023 Posted April 28, 2023

Clearwater Marine Aquarium reminds the public that sea turtle nesting season begins May 1 and runs through Oct. 31, a critical time for sea turtles who continue their legacy and return to their original beach where they were born to lay their eggs.

Clearwater Marine Aquarium Releases 10 Sea Turtles At Flagler Beach

Updated April 13, 2023 Posted March 9, 2023

Clearwater Marine Aquarium (CMA) released 10 critically endangered Kemp’s Ridley sea turtles Tuesday, March 7, at Gamble Rogers Memorial State Recreation Area at Flagler Beach. Each turtle received a clean bill of health from CMA’s veterinary team prior to release into Atlantic waters.