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Sea Turtle Hospital Patient – Tolland

Updated April 25, 2025 Posted January 8, 2025

Tolland is a juvenile, green sea turtle who was found stranded in a ditch near the Steinhatchee River in Dixie county on Dec. 29. This area experienced extreme flooding during Hurricane Helene, and now that the waters have receded, many marine animals are now trapped in this area. Tolland is otherwise in good body condition. We are hopeful for a quick turnaround!

Cold-Stunned Kemp’s Ridley Transfer From New England

Updated June 24, 2025 Posted December 30, 2024

On December 12, Clearwater Marine Aquarium received 12 juvenile Kemp’s ridleys transfers from New England Aquarium. These turtles were part of a recent mass cold-stun event in Cape Cod Massachusetts.

Clearwater Marine Aquarium Analyzes 30 Years of Sea Turtle Nesting Data

Updated December 23, 2024 Posted December 20, 2024

Researchers at Clearwater Marine Aquarium have published a scientific article titled Nesting Trends of Sea Turtles in North and Mid Pinellas County, Florida, USA, Over Three Decades,* analyzing data from 1990 through 2022 to identify trends in loggerhead sea turtle nesting numbers, nesting , and hatching success on Pinellas County beaches.

Clearwater Marine Aquarium to Present Dueling Pianos Dec. 20

Updated December 18, 2024 Posted December 17, 2024

Experience a musical evening to remember with a Dueling Pianos performance at Clearwater Marine Aquarium on Friday, Dec. 20 from 6 to 9 p.m.

Clearwater Marine Aquarium Shows Global Influence with Belize Marine Rescue and Educational Center Groundbreaking

Updated December 18, 2024 Posted December 17, 2024

Clearwater Marine Aquarium (CMA) and Clearwater Marine Aquarium Research Institute in partnership with the Belize Ministry of Tourism & Diaspora Relations broke ground on CMA’s second manatee rehabilitation center this year – this one a new Belize Marine Rescue & Educational Center, on Dec. 11.

Sea Turtle Hospital Patient – Queens

Updated April 25, 2025 Posted December 17, 2024

Queens is a juvenile, green sea turtle who was found stranded in a ditch near the Steinhatchee River in Dixie county on Dec. 4. This area experienced extreme flooding during Hurricane Helene, and now that the waters have receded, many marine animals are now trapped in this area. Queens is in good body condition and has a minor case of fibropapilloma. We are hopeful for a quick turnaround!

Sea Turtle Hospital Patient – Philly

Posted December 16, 2024

Philly is a juvenile, green sea turtle who was found stranded in a ditch near the Steinhatchee River in Dixie county on Nov. 30. This area experienced extreme flooding during Hurricane Helene, and now that the waters have receded, many marine animals are now trapped in this area. Philly is in good body condition and has a minor case of fibropapilloma. We are hopeful for a quick turnaround!

Clearwater Marine Aquarium Takes In 12 Endangered Cold-stunned Kemp’s Ridley Turtles for Winter Rehabilitation

Updated December 18, 2024 Posted December 12, 2024

Twelve cold-stunned Kemp’s ridley sea turtles made their way to Florida today, landing at St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport (PIE) in a collaborative effort to save the lives of the critically endangered sea turtles.

Clearwater Marine Aquarium Hosts Breakfast with Santa Dec. 21

Updated December 16, 2024 Posted December 12, 2024

Bring the whole family to celebrate the holiday season at Clearwater Marine Aquarium’s Breakfast with Santa, Sunday Dec. 21 from 9:30 a.m. to noon. Enjoy a memorable morning filled with holiday spirit, delicious food, festive crafts and a chance to meet Santa himself. Whether you’re crafting ornaments, sipping hot cocoa, or taking photos with Santa, there’s holiday cheer for everyone.

Ditched by Mother Nature, Two Sea Turtles Returned to Gulf by Clearwater Marine Aquarium

Posted December 6, 2024

Clearwater Marine Aquarium released two sea turtles, Odessa and Philly, Thursday morning at Fred Howard Park after they were found out of their natural habitat swimming in ditches.