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Clearwater Marine Aquarium Announces Memorial Garden for Winter the Dolphin

Posted November 11, 2022

On the 1-year anniversary of Winter the Dolphin’s death, Clearwater Marine Aquarium reveals rendering for Winter’s Memorial Garden.

Clearwater Marine Aquarium Celebrates Inspiring Individuals With Awards Show

Posted November 8, 2022

On Saturday, November 5, Clearwater Marine Aquarium (CMA) celebrated diversity and inclusivity by honoring the amazing guests of its Inspire Program with the first annual Inspire Awards.

Izzy The Dolphin Finds A Forever Home At Clearwater Marine Aquarium

Posted November 4, 2022

Clearwater Marine Aquarium is now the forever home to a new non-releasable juvenile bottlenose dolphin named Izzy.

2 Green Sea Turtles Released at Honeymoon Island

Posted November 3, 2022

Clearwater Marine Aquarium released two sea turtles, Ranch and Jalapeño Cheddar, at Honeymoon Island on November 2, 2022.Clearwater Marine Aquarium released two sea turtles, Ranch and Jalapeño Cheddar, at Honeymoon Island on November 2, 2022.

Sea Turtle Hospital Patient – Carlsbad

Updated November 28, 2022 Posted November 1, 2022

Carlsbad is a juvenile green sea turtle who was found floating offshore of Hernando Beach on October 24.

Sea Turtle Hospital Patient – Harper’s Ferry

Updated November 28, 2022 Posted November 1, 2022

Harper’s Ferry is a juvenile green sea turtle who was found floating offshore of New Port Richey on October 23.

Clearwater Marine Aquarium Unveils New Manatee Exhibit, presented by Jabil

Posted October 25, 2022

Clearwater Marine Aquarium and Jabil Inc. are partnering to bring a new exhibit to CMA. The exhibit, Manatee Springs, will inform guests about the threats manatees are facing and how groups are working to protect the lovable sea cow.

Dino Rescue Patients – Mosely

Posted October 14, 2022

CMA’s Rescue Team received a call from a boat captain reporting a boat strike in Clearwater Pass. Upon investigation, the team came across Mosely who was found struggling to swim and brought to CMA for further observations. Boat strikes can lead to buoyancy issues and possible spine injuries in marine life like Mosasaurs, manatees, and sea turtles.

Dino Rescue Patients – Sarah

Posted October 13, 2022

Upon arrival, our Rescue Team noticed Sarah was emaciated and in poor health. This is likely due to the declining soil quality in her habitat causing Sara’s main food source, palm fronds, to become scarce.

Dino Rescue Patients – Al

Posted October 13, 2022

Al is ectothermic, or cold-blooded, which means he depends on the environment to keep him warm. Like sea turtles during the winter months, Al was caught in waters that dipped below 50 degrees causing him to become cold-stunned.