Clearwater Marine Aquarium

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Preparing for the Right Whale Season

First things first. Field work requires staff. Working as a North Atlantic right whale (NARW) aerial observer for CMARI is a seasonal position. Previous staff are often the first to hear from me regarding their interest level in returning for another year.

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Why Start Blogging About Our Right Whale Aerial Surveys?

Before the start of our current survey season, I met (virtually) with CMA and CMARI staff to discuss the possibility of writing a blog about our aerial surveys, a blog that would hopefully give people more information about North Atlantic right whales and some behind-the-scenes looks at the work done by our aerial observers.

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Sea Turtle Hospital Patient – Wonka

Wonka is a sub-adult, Kemp’s ridley sea turtle who was found stranded on the beach in Fort De Soto Park in Pinellas County on December 9, 2020.

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Sea Turtle Hospital Patient – Skittles

Skittles is a juvenile, green sea turtle who was found floating in Hudson in Citrus County on November 27, 2020. She has a previous, minor spinal injury.

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Sea Turtle Hospital Patient – Twix

Twix is a juvenile, green sea turtle who was found in the Crystal River area in Citrus County on November 28, 2020 with an ingested fishing line.

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Sea Turtle Hospital Patient – Twizzler

Twizzler is a juvenile, nearly sub-adult, green sea turtle who was found buoyant in the John’s Pass area in Pinellas County on November 28, 2020.

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