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Clearwater Marine Aquarium Receives $500,000 Gift from the Nicholas Beshensky & Patti Bringe Family Fund in Honor of Nicholas Anthony Beshensky

Updated September 8, 2023 Posted September 6, 2023

Clearwater Marine Aquarium (CMA) is thrilled to announce the generous gift of $500,000 from the Nicholas Beshensky & Patti Bringe Family Fund in honor of Nicholas Anthony Beshensky.

Clearwater Marine Aquarium checks in after Hurricane Idalia; Will reopen for guests Thursday at 10 a.m.

Updated August 31, 2023 Posted August 30, 2023

Our teams are now tasked with getting the facility back in order and are preparing to reopen Thursday morning, Aug. 31 at 10 a.m. for our guests.

Clearwater Marine Aquarium Closes Early Monday; to Stay Closed Tuesday, Wednesday due to Hurricane Idalia

Updated August 29, 2023 Posted August 28, 2023

Clearwater Marine Aquarium will close early today at 3 p.m. Monday, Aug. 28 and will be closed Tuesday and Wednesday, Aug. 29-30 due to Hurricane Idalia.

Clearwater Marine Aquarium Presents SunSips Latin Night, Sept. 8

Posted August 22, 2023

Clearwater Marine Aquarium will come alive with the sound of Latin beats on Friday, Sept. 8 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. This exclusive adults-only evening will be filled with vibrant Latin music, dance, exotic cocktails and captivating marine life.

Sea Turtle Hospital Patient – Naan

Updated November 17, 2023 Posted August 22, 2023

Naan is a juvenile green sea turtle who was found floating offshore in Citrus County on August 11.

Rehabilitated Kemp’s Ridley Sea Turtle Released With Help From UF Marine Animal Rescue

Posted August 21, 2023

On August 15, University of Florida Marine Animal Rescue released Injera back to the big blue! The hook was successfully removed orally without the need for surgery by Clearwater Marine Aquarium’s staff veterinarian!

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.