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Sea Turtle Hospital Patient – Tortellini

Updated August 7, 2023 Posted March 3, 2020

Tortellini is a juvenile, almost sub-adult, green sea turtle who was found buoyant in Spring Hill and arrived at CMA on Feb. 23.

Sea Turtle Hospital Patient – Larry

Updated June 23, 2020 Posted February 26, 2020

Larry is a juvenile green sea turtle who was found floating with injuries from a suspected boat strike and arrived at CMA on Feb. 12.

Loggerhead Sea Turtle Release at Fred Howard Park – Wiley

Posted February 23, 2020

Clearwater Marine Aquarium released Wiley, a sub-adult loggerhead sea turtle on Wednesday, February 19, 2020, after nearly eight months of rehab care.

A Manatee’s Legacy: The Life and Loss of Leesburg

Updated March 23, 2023 Posted February 22, 2020

Even though “Leesburg” was killed by human interaction, her story inspired so many to learn more about manatees. Her journey will live on by the invaluable movement data she provided researchers and residents that live and play on the Ocklawaha waterways, all the way down to Leesburg, Florida.

Celebrating Women in Science at Clearwater Marine Aquarium

Posted February 11, 2020

In celebration of International Day of Women and Girls in Science on Feb. 11, Clearwater Marine Aquarium is recognizing the critical role women and […]

Teaching the Resident Animals New Behaviors

Posted January 31, 2020

In the spirit of the new year, we are focusing on teaching the resident animals at Clearwater Marine Aquarium new behaviors! They are taught new behaviors by animal care specialists to ensure their mental stimulation on a day-to-day basis.

Two Sea Turtles Released After Months of Rehab – Scooter and Charlie

Posted January 31, 2020

Clearwater Marine Aquarium release Scooter, a loggerhead sea turtle, and Charlie, a Kemp’s ridley sea turtle, on January 30, 2020.

Sea Turtle Hospital Patient – Small Fry

Updated June 23, 2020 Posted January 1, 2020

Small Fry is a juvenile green sea turtle who was found by a fisherman near New Port Richey and arrived at CMA on Dec. 11. The fisherman reported him as lethargic.

Rescuing Rudolph — A Rough-Toothed Dolphin Rehabilitating at Clearwater Marine Aquarium

Updated February 21, 2020 Posted December 20, 2019

Rescued dolphin, nicknamed Rudolph, receiving medical care at Clearwater Marine Aquarium facility One of an estimated 600 of its species in the Gulf of […]

First North Atlantic Right Whale Calf of the Season Spotted Off Georgia Coast

Updated June 18, 2020 Posted December 19, 2019

On Monday, December 16, 2019, an aerial surveillance team from Clearwater Marine Aquarium (CMA) identified the first North Atlantic right whale mom/calf pair of the season approximately 30 miles east of Sapelo Island, off the coast of Georgia.