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Inspire Guests Honored at Clearwater Marine Aquarium Awards Ceremony

Posted November 8, 2023

It was a magical afternoon as five amazing young people received awards for overcoming challenges and sharing their stories of hope at Clearwater Marine Aquarium on Saturday, Nov. 4. The awards celebrated uniqueness, diversity and inclusivity by honoring the guests of CMA’s Inspire Program at the Second Annual Inspire Awards. Recipients were praised for conquering their own challenges while making a positive impact in their community.

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.

Manatee Tracking – Nettles

Updated February 23, 2024 Posted October 25, 2023

A ten-foot adult female manatee, named Nettles, was located for an assessment and tagged on April 3, 2023 in Cumberland, GA through the collaborative effort between Clearwater Marine Aquarium Research Institute (CMARI) and other partners.

Right Whale Festival Returns Bigger Than Ever to Amelia Island Nov. 4-5

Updated October 24, 2023 Posted October 20, 2023

The annual Right Whale Festival will return to Amelia Island, Florida, and will be bigger than ever with more than 100 exhibitors and many new fun and educational events. The festival will be held Nov 4-5 at Main Beach Park in Fernandina Beach beginning at 10 a.m.

Sea Turtle Hospital Patient – Uttapam

Updated November 16, 2023 Posted October 19, 2023

Uttapam is a large, juvenile green sea turtle who was found entangled in fishing line near Fort De Soto on October 10.

Sea Turtle Hospital Patient – Toast

Updated November 2, 2023 Posted October 19, 2023

Toast is a large, juvenile green sea turtle who was found out of habitat in Dixie County on October 9.

Sea Turtle Hospital Patient – Sourdough

Updated November 17, 2023 Posted October 19, 2023

Sourdough is a large, juvenile green sea turtle who was found washed ashore at a Duke Energy Power Plant in Holiday, FL on October 9.

Clearwater Marine Aquarium First Aquarium to Join zoolife Partnership

Updated October 19, 2023 Posted October 16, 2023

Clearwater Marine Aquarium will now be a part of an innovative network of zoos and sanctuaries around the world that will bring its animals to viewers 24-7. CMA is now part of zoolife, and is the first aquarium to join the platform as well as the first facility to showcase dolphins.

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.