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Sea Turtle

Sea Turtle Hospital Patient – Apollo

Updated July 23, 2020 Posted March 18, 2020

Apollo is a juvenile, green sea turtle who was found floating in the intercoastal waterway here in Clearwater.

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Sea Turtle Release

Green Sea Turtle Release at Clearwater Beach – Olivia

Updated June 18, 2020 Posted March 11, 2020

Clearwater Marine Aquarium released Olivia, a large juvenile (almost sub-adult) green sea turtle on Wednesday, March 11, 2020, after ten months of rehab care. […]

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Leesburg manatee with calf

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.

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International Day of Women and Girls in Science

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 […]

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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.

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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.

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Small Fry

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.

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249 Windward Passage
Clearwater, FL 33767
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