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Florida Wildlife Grant Helps Fund Research to Monitor Manatee Habitats

Posted November 24, 2019

Photo credit: Steve Ando Photography. Grant From Fish & Wildlife Foundation of Florida Provides Funds to Monitor Manatee Use of Silver River Clearwater Marine […]

Stranded Manatee Rescued and Released With Help From a Bulldozer in Georgia

Posted October 30, 2019

Large Manatee Stuck on a Sandy Berm in Savannah On October 1, 2019, Georgia Department of Natural Resources (GDNR) and Clearwater Marine Aquarium Research […]

Two Sea Turtles Released After Recovering From Marine Accidents

Updated October 22, 2019 Posted October 17, 2019

Clearwater Marine Aquarium released two endangered sea turtles back into the wild on Oct. 16 after being treated for hook ingestion and boat strikes.

Baby Manatee Rescued in Belize

Posted October 2, 2019

Clearwater Marine Aquarium’s Rescue Team in Belize responded to a call about a baby manatee stranded off a river bank on September 28, 2019. The stranded baby manatee is now being safely monitored at a wildlife rehabilitation center in northern Belize after being rescued.

Rescue Team Helps Dolphins Out of a Canal

Posted September 23, 2019

Clearwater Marine Aquarium assisted FWC in successfully encouraging a group of dolphins out of a canal in St. Pete on Sept. 17, 2019.

Dolphin Dorsal Fin Twins Are Not Uncommon

Posted September 20, 2019

Dolphin dorsal fins become marked mainly through natural interactions free of any intentional nick/notch formation, meaning the markings are formed randomly. Even so, we do find “twins” among animals in the wild community.

Sea Turtle Hospital Patient – Charlie

Updated January 31, 2020 Posted September 19, 2019

Charlie is a sub-adult Kemp’s ridley who was found floating offshore near the Cedar Key area in Levy County. Charlie arrived at CMA on August 22, 2019.

Sea Turtle Hospital Patient – Ezra

Updated October 1, 2019 Posted September 19, 2019

Ezra is a juvenile green sea turtle who was found offshore near Homosassa, Florida, in Citrus County. Ezra has several fibropapilloma tumors present on his body. When placed in water, Ezra showed signs of a possible neurologic disorder. His treatment plan consists of vitamins, antibiotics, and fluids.