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Green Sea Turtle Release at Honeymoon Island – Apple Jacks

Updated August 5, 2018 Posted November 1, 2017

Apple Jacks, a sub-adult green sea turtle, was originally found February 28, 2017, in Lee County, FL with a large wound on the carapace, believed to be caused by a boat strike, as well as fibropapilloma tumors.

Seven-Year-Old Dolphin Tale Fan Meets Her Heroes at Clearwater Marine Aquarium

Updated July 30, 2018 Posted October 24, 2017

Seven-year-old Layla Welch’s dream came true on Friday, October 20, 2017, when she met her dolphin heroes, Winter and Hope, at Clearwater Marine Aquarium.

820 Pounds of Trash Collected at Coastal Cleanup on Memorial Causeway

Updated September 26, 2019 Posted October 23, 2017

Over 60 volunteers came to help clean up the coastal area around the causeway and collected an impressive 820 pounds of trash altogether.

Big and Small, CMA Helps Them All!

Updated July 29, 2018 Posted October 19, 2017

Every day, your support not only helps CMA care for sick or injured marine animals, you are helping our efforts to inspire the human spirit and raise awareness of the importance of preservation and conservation of animals and the marine environment.

Sea Turtle Grant for ATV Beach Patrol

Updated July 30, 2018 Posted October 16, 2017

Clearwater Marine Aquarium (CMA) was fortunate to be funded in whole by a grant awarded from the Sea Turtle Grants Program in order to purchase an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) for beach patrols. This vehicle will allow better access to beaches for surveying and help increase our rescue team response time.

Double Sea Turtle Release at Honeymoon Island – Zo and Freesia

Updated August 5, 2018 Posted October 11, 2017

Two sea turtles, Zo, a juvenile green, and Freesia, a loggerhead, were released on Oct. 10, 2017, at Honeymoon Island State Park after fibropapilloma treatment and rehabilitation at CMA.

Young Leg Amputee Gets Birthday Surprise With Winter and Hope

Updated July 30, 2018 Posted October 11, 2017

Leya has a very special connection with Winter and Hope. She is inspired by Winter as she too is an amputee and she also happens to share a birthday with Hope!

Oldsmar Manatee Rescued and Released with Amputated Flipper

Updated July 30, 2018 Posted October 5, 2017

On Monday, Oct. 2, 2017, Clearwater Marine Aquarium (CMA) rescue personnel assisted with the rescue of an entangled female manatee in Oldsmar, Florida.

Loggerhead Sea Turtle Release at Clearwater Beach – Toot

Updated August 5, 2018 Posted September 21, 2017

Now weighing 168 pounds, Toot was cleared for release and ready to return home. The loggerhead sea turtle, a threatened species, was released at Clearwater Beach on Thursday, Sept. 21 at 11 am.

Rescue Mission – Weeki Wachee Manatee Relocation

Updated July 30, 2018 Posted September 20, 2017

The manatee was entrapped within an enclosed creek in Weeki Wachee, Florida. The animal likely was able to swim into the creek with the increased tides during Hurricane Irma