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Sea Turtle Hospital Patient – Monkey Bread

Updated September 22, 2023 Posted August 11, 2023

Monkey Bread is a juvenile green sea turtle who was found floating and having difficulty staying submerged offshore of New Port Richey.

Sea Turtle Hospital Patient – Loaf

Updated November 2, 2023 Posted August 11, 2023

Loaf is a juvenile Kemp’s ridley who was accidentally caught by a fisherman in Spring Hill in Hernando County.

Clearwater Marine Aquarium Presents Aquatic Luau, Aug. 12

Updated August 14, 2023 Posted July 31, 2023

Clearwater Marine Aquarium will hold an Aquatic Luau on Saturday, Aug. 12 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. as part of the Aquarium’s new after-hours series, offering guests a unique and unforgettable waterfront experience.

Sea Turtle Hospital Patient – Injera

Updated August 21, 2023 Posted July 28, 2023

Injera is a juvenile, Kemp’s ridley from Cedar Key area who was accidentally caught by a fisherman and ingested a fish hook on July 24.

Clearwater Marine Aquarium Releases 200-pound Loggerhead Sea Turtle With a Satellite Tag

Updated July 28, 2023 Posted July 27, 2023

This female loggerhead sea turtle was found floating offshore near Fort De Soto in May and was rescued by the Coast Guard. Dhebra was found floating, lethargic, and with a thin body condition. In our care, she has gained 20 pounds. Dhebra recovered quickly and was cleared for release by our veterinarian and Florida Fish and Wildlife and returned home!

Sea Turtle Hospital Patient – Grissini

Updated August 9, 2023 Posted July 21, 2023

Grissini is a juvenile green sea turtle who was rescued on July 8 from Taylor County.

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.