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Clearwater Marine Aquarium and Keep Pinellas Beautiful Celebrate World Oceans Day with Free Community Event on Saturday, June 6

Updated April 23, 2026 Posted April 16, 2026

Clearwater Marine Aquarium and Keep Pinellas Beautiful, in partnership with the Jane Goodall Institute’s Tampa Bay Roots & Shoots Alliance, are thrilled to sponsor an inspiring and educational World Oceans Day celebration on Saturday, June 6 from 10 a.m. to 2.pm. at Clearwater Marine Aquarium.

Treat Mom to a Memorable Mother’s Day Brunch at Clearwater Marine Aquarium

Updated April 16, 2026 Posted April 15, 2026

Celebrate on May 10 with a chef-crafted waterfront buffet, interactive family activities, and all-day admission to explore rescued marine life.

East Coast Transfers

Updated April 28, 2026 Posted April 3, 2026

Clearwater Marine Aquarium received 12 juvenile, green sea turtles from Volusia Marine Science Center due to their space limitations from a large stranding event. Blarney, Dublin, Guinness, Leprechaun, Paddy and Shamrock were transferred on March 17th (St. Patricks Day). Beaivi, Hare Ke, Idun, Ostara, Persephone, and Shinto were transferred on March 22nd. Blarney and Beaivi both have been in rehab longer at VMSC and have progressed more than the others. Majority of these greens are lethargic and have thin body conditions. Their initial treatment plan consists of antibiotics and fluid therapy. All will remain at CMA to continue out the remainder of their rehab.

Sea Turtle Hospital Patient – Earl Grey

Updated April 28, 2026 Posted April 3, 2026

Boreas is a juvenile, green sea turtle who was found floating and swimming abnormally near Fort DeSoto on Nov. 30th. Boreas has no external abnormalities and is in overall good body condition.

Sea Turtle Hospital Patient – Titan

Updated April 28, 2026 Posted April 3, 2026

Boreas is a juvenile, green sea turtle who was found floating and swimming abnormally near Fort DeSoto on Nov. 30th. Boreas has no external abnormalities and is in overall good body condition.

Sea Turtle Hospital Patient – Rhea

Updated April 28, 2026 Posted March 10, 2026

Boreas is a juvenile, green sea turtle who was found floating and swimming abnormally near Fort DeSoto on Nov. 30th. Boreas has no external abnormalities and is in overall good body condition.

Join “Spring Seal-abration” at Clearwater Marine Aquarium!

Posted March 9, 2026

Celebrate spring break with purpose during Spring Seal‑abration at Clearwater Marine Aquarium, featuring new animals, newly renovated habitats, and immersive, hands‑on experiences all March and April.

Manatee Tracking – Tawana

Posted March 6, 2026

“Tawana” was first observed at Salt Spring, Florida in January 2019 by Clearwater Marine Aquarium Research Institute (CMARI) while they were conducting their photo identification study for manatee use at springs in the lower St. Johns River.

Manatee Tracking – Krayt

Updated March 9, 2026 Posted March 6, 2026

A full health assessment was conducted on a ten-foot adult male manatee named “Krayt” on June 17, 2025 in Haynes Creek within the Chain-of-Lakes near Lisbon, Florida by Clearwater Marine Aquarium Research Institute (CMARI) through the collaborative effort from Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Georgia Aquarium (GAI), SeaWorld Orlando (SWO), Brevard Zoo and St. Johns Water Management District.

Manatee Tracking – Curious

Updated March 9, 2026 Posted March 6, 2026

A full health assessment was conducted on a nine-foot adult male manatee named “Curious” on June 18, 2025 in Haynes Creek within the Chain-of-Lakes near Lisbon, Florida by Clearwater Marine Aquarium Research Institute (CMARI) through the collaborative effort from Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Georgia Aquarium (GAI), SeaWorld Orlando (SWO), Brevard Zoo and St. Johns Water Management District.