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Cold-Stunned Kemp’s Ridley and Loggerhead Sea Turtles From New England

Updated March 4, 2021 Posted January 5, 2021

Eight cold-stunned sea turtles were transferred to Clearwater Marine Aquarium from New England Aquarium on December 22, 2020.

Preparing for the Right Whale Season

Posted January 5, 2021

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.

Why Start Blogging About Our Right Whale Aerial Surveys?

Posted January 5, 2021

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.

Rare Whale Calf Spotted by Clearwater Marine Aquarium Research Institute Biologists

Updated March 4, 2021 Posted December 30, 2020

This is the fourth mom and calf pair spotted this season

Clearwater Marine Aquarium Research Institute Expands Aerial Survey Area to Track One of the Rarest Whales in the World

Updated March 3, 2021 Posted December 21, 2020

Efforts are critical to the survival of Right whales in North America

Sea Turtle Hospital Patient – Wonka

Updated June 30, 2021 Posted December 18, 2020

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.

Sea Turtle Hospital Patient – Skittles

Updated March 5, 2021 Posted December 18, 2020

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.

Sea Turtle Hospital Patient – Twix

Updated June 2, 2021 Posted December 18, 2020

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.

Sea Turtle Hospital Patient – Twizzler

Updated January 21, 2021 Posted December 18, 2020

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.

Critically Endangered Kemp’s Ridley Released

Posted December 15, 2020

Clearwater Marine Aquarium released Jujube, a critically endangeredsub-adult Kemp’s ridley sea turtle, on Tuesday, December 14, 2020 at Fred Howard Park.