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Clearwater Marine Aquarium Partners with University in Mexico to Provide Sea Turtle Education and Conservation

Posted July 20, 2023

Clearwater Marine Aquarium announces the international expansion of its Amigos de Las Tortugas program, a collaborative initiative with Inwater Research Group. This ecologically important educational program, aimed at promoting sea turtle conservation, has now reached the shores of Acapulco, Mexico.

Clearwater Marine Aquarium Releases Focaccia

Posted July 20, 2023

On Thursday, July 20, Clearwater Marine Aquarium released a Kemp ridley’s sea turtle,Focaccia, back into the wild in Clearwater after almost a month of rehabilitation.

Sea Turtle Hospital Patient – Sparkler

Updated November 2, 2023 Posted July 20, 2023

Sparkler is a juvenile green sea turtle who was found floating offshore of Hudson on July 4.

Resident Dolphin Health Updates

Updated November 22, 2024 Posted July 13, 2023

Clearwater Marine Aquarium is a working marine animal hospital. All of the resident animals receive routine health checkups and daily animal care and enrichment […]

Sea Turtle Hospital Patient – Focaccia

Updated July 20, 2023 Posted July 10, 2023

Focaccia is a subadult Kemp’s ridley who was found struggling in the water near Sand Key on June 20. Focaccia’s behaviors during their first swim test showed uncoordinated swimming that was similar to our previous red tide exposed kemp’s ridleys: Chandler, Howie, and Alexis Rose in 2021.

Clearwater Marine Aquarium Releases Mesa Verde at Pine Island

Posted July 6, 2023

On Thursday, July 6, Clearwater Marine Aquarium, released a green sea turtle, Mesa Verde, back into the wild on Pine Island after almost four months of rehabilitation.

Ghost Trap Rodeo to Clear Waterways of Debris

Updated June 28, 2023 Posted June 27, 2023

Ocean Aid 360, Tampa Bay Watch, Clearwater Marine Aquarium, and Coastal Impact Fund are partnering and recruiting volunteer boaters and shoreline walkers to participate in a free, family-friendly derelict crab trap and marine debris removal contest – with prizes and lunch provided for participants – on Saturday, July 15, in two locations: Belleair Causeway and Fort De Soto Park boat ramp.

Third-Party Review Update

Posted June 17, 2023

For 50 years Clearwater Marine Aquarium has been a leader in marine mammal care and dolphin rehabilitation. CMA continues to be at the forefront of progressive dolphin research and the first response to dolphins requiring emergency, life-saving care. Please read an update on our upcoming extensive review of our dolphin care program.

Lights by the Bay Drone Spectacular Comes to Clearwater Marine Aquarium

Posted June 14, 2023

Clearwater Marine Aquarium will present a family-friendly event, Lights by the Bay, Saturday, June 24, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., as part of its new after-hours events. Once the sun goes down, more than 150 drones will take center stage, performing aerial maneuvers and light displays, all set against the stunning backdrop of Clearwater Marine Aquarium and Clearwater Bay.

Sea Turtle Hospital Patient – English Muffin

Updated August 11, 2023 Posted June 5, 2023

English Muffin is a juvenile green sea turtle who was found floating, entangled near New Port Richey on May 21.