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Sea Turtle Hospital Patient – Gardenia

Updated January 16, 2019 Posted January 18, 2018

On September 13, 2017, a juvenile green turtle with fibropapilloma tumors was found entangled in fishing line by the Skyway Fishing Pier in Pinellas County, Florida. CMA’s Rescue Team was contacted, picked up the turtle, and brought it back to the aquarium for triage and care.

10 Critically Endangered “Reindeer” Sea Turtles Released on Florida’s East Coast

Updated September 4, 2018 Posted January 16, 2018

10 of the 12 Kemp’s ridley sea turtles transported to CMA from New England last month were released at Canaveral National Seashore.

Two Brothers Meet Rescued Dolphins and Fulfill a Dream

Updated July 30, 2018 Posted January 12, 2018

Corbin and Brayden Meet Winter and Hope After Multiple Heart Surgeries In October 2017, brothers Corbin and Brayden Delk had the chance to meet […]

2017 Volunteer of the Year: Eileen Elphick

Updated January 16, 2019 Posted December 29, 2017

Eileen Elphick began volunteering at Clearwater Marine Aquarium in 2011. She is one of approximately 800 volunteers who are vital to the aquarium’s work. […]

Dolphin Tale Stars Help With Triple Sea Turtle Release at Honeymoon Island

Updated July 9, 2019 Posted December 28, 2017

The Stars Help Send Three Sea Turtles Home Clearwater Marine Aquarium released three endangered sea turtles back to the ocean after successful rehabilitation by […]

Kemp’s Ridley Sea Turtle Release at Honeymoon Island – Special K

Updated August 5, 2018 Posted December 22, 2017

Special K was brought to Clearwater Marine Aquarium (CMA) on May 19, 2017, with large fibropapilloma (paps) tumors on both front flippers

The Dolphin Tale Stars Visit and Surprise Special Guest Mayra

Updated July 30, 2018 Posted December 15, 2017

The Dolphin Tale Stars will be visiting Clearwater Marine Aquarium Dec. 27-30. During their last visit to CMA the stars surprised a special young guest named Mayra Gillis.

12 Endangered Sea Turtles Affected by Mass Cold Stun Arrive at Clearwater Marine Aquarium

Updated August 3, 2018 Posted December 12, 2017

Kemp’s Ridley Turtles Airlifted From New England Named After Reindeer A dozen critically endangered Kemp’s ridley sea turtles were transported to Clearwater Marine Aquarium […]

Stranded Dolphin Rescued From Mudflat in Hernando Beach

Updated July 30, 2018 Posted December 12, 2017

On the evening of November 29, 2017, Clearwater Marine Aquarium (CMA) Rescue personnel received a call from Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s (FWC) Marine Mammal Pathobiology Lab (MMPL) regarding a live stranded dolphin in a mudflat close to a residential area of Hernando Beach.

Sea Turtle Hospital Patient – Marigold

Updated August 5, 2018 Posted November 22, 2017

On October 30, 2017, a fisherman found a juvenile Kemp’s ridley floating in the Cotee River, Pasco County, Florida with a deep wound on its carapace.