Sea Turtles Archives - Clearwater Marine Aquarium

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.

Grant Awarded for Sea Turtle Nesting Signage

Posted October 1, 2021

Clearwater Marine Aquarium (CMA) was fortunate to be funded in whole by a grant awarded from the Sea Turtle Grants Program, which is supported by a portion of revenues from Florida’s Sea Turtle Specialty License Plate.

Clearwater Marine Aquarium Celebrates the Beginning of Sea Turtle Nesting Season

Posted April 8, 2021

Sea turtle nesting season is kicking off April 10 with a virtual Sea Turtle Awareness Day event. Nesting season runs May 1 – October 31.

Clearwater Marine Aquarium Successfully Rehabs, Releases Critically Endangered Sea Turtle Back into the Wild

Updated November 13, 2020 Posted September 17, 2020

After removing a fishing hook from the turtle’s throat, “Heath” made a full recovery.

Clearwater Marine Aquarium Releases Huge Sea Turtle Back into the Wild

Updated November 13, 2020 Posted August 19, 2020

Weighing 245 lbs., “Luna” the loggerhead is the largest sea turtle rehabilitated by CMA in 10 years

What Do Different Sea Turtles Eat?

Updated July 18, 2019 Posted July 16, 2019

Different Sea Turtle Diets Have you ever been curious about what sea turtles eat? There are seven species of sea turtles in the world, […]

Meet Snorkel – Blind Sea Turtle Finds Forever Home at Clearwater Marine Aquarium

Posted December 21, 2018

New Permanent Resident Arrives at CMA for the Holidays Clearwater Marine Aquarium welcomes Snorkel, a rescued loggerhead sea turtle, home for the holidays as […]

Over 30 Baby Sea Turtles Go Back to the Ocean

Updated November 12, 2018 Posted November 10, 2018

37 Sea Turtle Hatchlings Released Off East Coast of Florida Clearwater Marine Aquarium released 37 rescued loggerhead sea turtle hatchlings off the east coast […]

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.