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Green Sea Turtle Release – Vulcan

Updated July 8, 2019 Posted February 28, 2017

Vulcan is a juvenile green sea turtle that was discovered in the Chassahowitzka River on Jan. 10, 2017. Weighing in at just 5.2 lbs., Vulcan […]

Meet Murray the Otter Kit

Updated June 15, 2020 Posted February 27, 2017

Clearwater Marine Aquarium received its first patient of the season, a kit named “Murray”, admitted to CMA’s marine mammal hospital on February 25, 2017.

Rescue Mission – Oldsmar Manatee Mother and Calf

Updated July 30, 2018 Posted February 17, 2017

Oldsmar, FL (February 6, 2017) – Clearwater Marine Aquarium rescue personnel assisted Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) with relocating two manatees entrapped […]

Triple Sea Turtle Release – Gran Torino, Han Solo & Vanilla Wafer

Updated August 6, 2018 Posted February 9, 2017

Triple sea turtle release on Honeymoon Island. Three juvenile green sea turtles, Gran Torino, Han Solo and Vanilla Wafer, were released on January 19, 2017, after being rehabilitated for nearly a year.

Sea Turtle Hospital Patient – Yeti

Updated August 6, 2018 Posted February 9, 2017

On January 28, a juvenile Kemp’s ridley sea turtle was found floating nearshore in Sand Key, Pinellas County, Florida. The turtle was buoyant, and having a difficult time swimming or diving below the surface. The turtle was picked up by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, and transferred to volunteers who brought the turtle to Clearwater Marine Aquarium for triage.

Rescue Mission – Reel’s Dolphin Calf

Updated July 30, 2018 Posted February 3, 2017

Fort Pierce, FL (January 2017) – Under the direction of National Marine Fisheries Services (NMFS) Clearwater Marine Aquarium dispatched a small team to assist in […]

Kemp’s Ridley Sea Turtle Release – Iris

Updated January 16, 2019 Posted February 2, 2017

Crab Trap and Boat Strike Victim Iris is a sub-adult Kemp’s ridley sea turtle that came to CMA on September 25, 2016. She was […]

Rescue Mission – Dolphin Calf Disentanglement

Updated July 8, 2019 Posted January 30, 2017

Clearwater Marine Aquarium rescue team personnel participated in a multi-agency dolphin disentanglement in the Indian River Lagoon on Jan. 17, 2017.

Sea Turtle Hospital Patient – Vulcan

Updated August 6, 2018 Posted January 20, 2017

On January 10, 2017, a small juvenile green turtle was found floating along the shore of the Chassahowitzka River in Citrus County, Florida. The turtle was brought to CMA by the FWC, and the turtle was triaged. A CT scan indicated the turtle had moderate ingesta in its gastrointestinal tract, and gas

Sea Turtle Hospital Patient – Theodore

Updated January 16, 2019 Posted January 13, 2017

Theodore was one of the 3 loggerheads, along with Alvin and Simon. Upon admission to Clearwater Marine Aquarium, Theodore was triaged and treated for cold-stun, given vitamins, antibiotic injections, hydration fluids, and cold laser therapy to treat a healing wound to the top of the head.