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Sea Turtle Hospital Patient – Challah

Updated April 18, 2024 Posted December 18, 2023

Challah is a juvenile green sea turtle who was washed ashore on Redington Shores with predation injuries likely from a shark.

Manatee Tracking – Sheeran

Posted December 13, 2023

A nine and a half foot adult female manatee named Sheeran was captured on August 10, 2023 in the Little Back River off the Savannah River in Georgia through the collaborative effort between Clearwater Marine Aquarium Research Institute (CMARI), Georgia Aquarium (GAQ), Georgia Department of Natural Resources (GDNR) and other partners. Sheeran received a full health assessment checkup by GAQ veterinarian staff and was outfitted with a GPS satellite tag to closely monitor her travels as part of our manatee Northern Atlantic Coast Manatee Movement study.

Manatee Tracking – Knox

Updated October 23, 2024 Posted December 13, 2023

nine foot manatee named Knox and her calf were rescued from Cooper River, Charleston, South Carolina by SeaWorld, Clearwater Marine Aquarium Research Institute, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, National Marine Mammal Foundation, South Carolina Aquarium, South Carolina Department of Natural Resources, University of Florida and U.S. Navy on 8 November 2021.

CMA Pays Tribute to Beloved Dolphin on First Day of Winter

Posted December 11, 2023

Winter’s Garden, which pays tribute to Winter the Dolphin’s legacy, will be unveiled outside Clearwater Marine Aquarium on Dec 21.

16 Critically Endangered Turtles Airlifted to Tampa To Be Rehabbed at Clearwater Marine Aquarium

Updated June 24, 2025 Posted December 6, 2023

In a collaborative effort to save the lives of 16 critically endangered Kemp’s ridley sea turtles, Clearwater Marine Aquarium (CMA) welcomed the arrival of these cold-stunned reptiles on Tuesday, Dec 5. Transported from the New England Aquarium (NEAQ) facility in Quincy, MA, the turtles were severely impacted by the frigid waters of New England, experiencing a condition known as ‘cold-stun.’

Sea Turtle – Hospital Patient – Wheat

Posted December 4, 2023

Wheat is a large, juvenile green sea turtle who was entangled and ingested fishing line offshore Terra Ceia in Manatee County. Wheat appears very debilitated with several large fibropapilloma tumors present.

Clearwater Marine Aquarium to Host Marine Masterpieces: A Night of Art and Conservation

Updated December 4, 2023 Posted November 30, 2023

Clearwater Marine Aquarium will host Marine Masterpieces: A Night of Art and Conservation, in partnership with the Morean Arts Center. This enchanting evening will bring together the worlds of art and marine wonder in a family-friendly event on Sunday, Dec. 10 from 6:30 – 9:30 p.m.

First North Atlantic Right Whale Mom and Calf Pair Sighted in 2023-2024 Calving Season

Posted November 29, 2023

Researchers with Clearwater Marine Aquarium Research Institute (CMARI) have sighted the first North Atlantic right whale mom and calf pair of the 2023-2024 season off the coast of South Carolina. The mother, Juno (Catalog #1612), estimated to be over 38 years old, has successfully given birth to her 8th documented calf.

Manatee Caught in Rope, Crab Traps Gets Rescued by FWC, CMA

Updated November 29, 2023 Posted November 21, 2023

A manatee in Clearwater Bay had quite a harrowing experience this past week but luckily after the persistence of local agencies, Clearwater Marine Aquarium and ZooTampa at Lowry Park, he was able to be returned safely.

Diamondback Terrapin – Hospital Patient – Pearl

Updated April 3, 2024 Posted November 17, 2023

Pearl is an adult, female diamondback terrapin who was found floating near a seawall in Palm Harbor with carapace injuries. Pearl was lethargic, underweight, and had minimal use of her rear legs at intake examination. Pearl’s initial treatment includes antibiotics and fluid therapy.