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How Wild Dolphin Dorsal Fins Change Over Time

Posted January 14, 2019

One of the most challenging aspects of dorsal identification is positively identifying a fin over time as changed markings to the fin can make a dolphin look, sometimes, significantly different. While some fins are dramatically changed, others are more subtle.

Three Sea Turtles Released at Fred Howard Park – Zelda, War and Doug

Updated January 11, 2019 Posted January 10, 2019

CMA released three sea turtles on Jan. 10 at Fred Howard Park in Tarpon Springs, Florida. The sea turtles Zelda, Doug and War are small juvenile sea turtles

Meet Snorkel – Blind Sea Turtle Finds Forever Home at Clearwater Marine Aquarium

Posted December 21, 2018

New Permanent Resident Arrives at CMA for the Holidays Clearwater Marine Aquarium welcomes Snorkel, a rescued loggerhead sea turtle, home for the holidays as […]

Sea Turtle Hospital Patient – Doug

Updated January 11, 2019 Posted December 20, 2018

Doug is a juvenile green sea turtle who was found washed ashore on Belleair Beach on December 1, 2018. Upon intake, Doug appeared very lethargic but had no obvious physical abnormalities. He was given fluids and vitamins as initial treatments.

Wild Dolphins Observed With Dorsal Fin Injuries

Updated December 20, 2018 Posted December 19, 2018

Wild Dolphin Updates Dolphin Calf Seen With Suspected Boat Strike Injury This month we want to remind everyone to operate your vessels in a […]

Two Endangered Green Sea Turtles Released – Avocato and Uno

Posted December 13, 2018

Avocato and Uno Return to the Gulf of Mexico Clearwater Marine Aquarium released Avocato and Uno, two endangered green sea turtles, back home into […]

Sea Turtle Hospital Patient – Avocato

Updated December 13, 2018 Posted December 3, 2018

Avocato is a juvenile green sea turtle that was found floating about 450 feet off Causeway Blvd. on Honeymoon Island in Dunedin, Florida on November 18, 2018.

Sea Turtle Hospital Patient – Zelda

Updated January 11, 2019 Posted November 30, 2018

Triage Zelda’s Story Zelda is a juvenile green sea turtle that was found entangled in a fishing line attached to a mile marker in […]

This Dolphin Was Identified With a Mark From 38 Years Ago

Updated September 25, 2019 Posted November 18, 2018

This month we have some exciting information to share! We recently obtained some very interesting historical facts regarding one of the wild dolphins identified in our study as “Peanut.”

Over 30 Baby Sea Turtles Go Back to the Ocean

Updated November 12, 2018 Posted November 10, 2018

37 Sea Turtle Hatchlings Released Off East Coast of Florida Clearwater Marine Aquarium released 37 rescued loggerhead sea turtle hatchlings off the east coast […]