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Sea Turtle Hospital Patient – Kirby

Updated May 17, 2019 Posted February 8, 2019

Triage Kirby’s Story Kirby is an adult, male loggerhead who was found floating inshore near Indian Rocks Beach on January 29, 2019. Upon intake, […]

Mighty Miss Maya Meets Her Hero Winter the Dolphin at CMA

Posted February 4, 2019

Young Winter the Dolphin Fan Wows the World with First Steps You may recognize Maya Tisdale, or “Mighty Miss Maya,” as she’s better known, […]

How Our Veterinary Team Examine Fish & Stingrays Out of Water

Updated January 30, 2019 Posted January 25, 2019

Due to the large diversity of animals we treat at Clearwater Marine Aquarium, such as sea turtles, river otters, fish, stingrays, and sharks, we often have to adapt our procedures to meet the needs of a specific species. Routine procedures and examinations can pose obvious challenges when dealing with animals that do not breathe air—such as fish and stingrays.

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.