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Cheeto the Lucky Seahorse Released

Updated July 8, 2019 Posted May 22, 2017

“Cheeto,” the lucky seahorse, who has captivated followers worldwide with her remarkable story of survival,was released back home on Tuesday, May 16, after rehabilitating […]

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Rescue Mission – Banana River Entangled Dolphin Calf

Updated July 30, 2018 Posted May 22, 2017

Cocoa Beach, FL (May 10) — Clearwater Marine Aquarium participated in a multi-agency disentanglement of a bottlenose dolphin calf in the Banana River (lagoon), near Cocoa […]

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Double Loggerhead Sea Turtle Release – Alvin & Simon

Updated July 9, 2019 Posted May 19, 2017

A mass cold stun event occurred in early December 2016, off the coast of Massachusetts, which resulted in a large number of loggerhead and […]

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Cheeto the Lucky Seahorse

Updated July 29, 2018 Posted May 10, 2017

Clearwater Marine Aquarium rescues and rehabilitates marine life of all sizes, from whales, dolphins and sea turtles to stingrays and smaller sea creatures in […]

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Why Plastic Is a Problem for Sea Turtles and the Ocean

Updated September 3, 2021 Posted May 9, 2017

Jellyfish, plastic bags, balloons; these all look like food to a hungry sea turtle. But plastics and trash don’t belong inside a sea turtle or in the ocean at all. They can lead to a number of environmental problems. They are especially dangerous for marine animals that can become entangled or accidentally ingest these items while feeding. Once ingested, the plastic items can cause a variety of issues.

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Inspirational Volunteer Story – Lindsey DiCicco: Surviving an AVM Aneurysm and Brain Surgery

Updated July 29, 2018 Posted April 28, 2017

Clearwater Marine Aquarium has over 400 volunteers, logging more than 7,000 hours a month and helping in countless ways. Many are inspired by CMA’s […]

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Inspirational Story – Layla Can’t See but She Can Hear and Feel Hope & Winter

Updated January 10, 2019 Posted April 26, 2017

Inspiration lives at Clearwater Marine Aquarium! People with amazing stories walk in every day to visit Winter, Hope and all of our rescued marine […]

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How the Sea Turtle Grants Program is Helping CMA Save Sick Sea Turtles in Florida

Updated January 22, 2019 Posted April 25, 2017

Purchase Florida’s specialty sea turtle license plate and help contribute to sea turtle conservation efforts near you! Helping Sea Turtles Survive Clearwater Marine Aquarium […]

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Earth Day Celebrations

Updated July 29, 2018 Posted April 22, 2017

Trash to Toys 2017 Recycling Contest for Earth Day In honor of Earth Day, Clearwater Marine Aquarium held its annual Trash to Toys recycling […]

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12 Different Dolphin Dorsal Fins

Updated January 14, 2019 Posted April 14, 2017

Like a human fingerprint, no two dorsal fins are the same. Each dorsal fin has its own unique shape, height, thickness, markings and notches. In addition, a dolphin’s dorsal fin acquires various scars and markings during the dolphin’s lifetime.

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