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Sea Turtle Hospital Patient – Jenga

Updated October 22, 2018 Posted August 13, 2018

On July 15, 2018, Jenga was found floating in Honeymoon Island State Park and was brought to a ranger station before being taken to CMA.

Three Sea Turtles Released on Opposite Coasts of Florida

Updated January 10, 2019 Posted August 6, 2018

Clearwater Marine Aquarium (CMA) released three endangered, juvenile, green sea turtles on June 27 off the West and East coasts of Florida.

Three Rescued Seahorses Released

Updated August 4, 2018 Posted July 27, 2018

Clearwater Marine Aquarium rescued three seahorses on Tuesday that were impacted by recent high winds and rough surf. Tostito, Salsa and Guac were rescued between Sand Key and Madeira Beach on July 24.

Harry, a Sea Urchin Found With Plastic Hair Clip Returned to the Wild After Marine Debris Campaign Announced

Updated August 3, 2018 Posted July 24, 2018

Harry, the sea urchin was found with a very unusual accessory. Clearwater Marine Aquarium summer camp students discovered the urchin with a plastic hair clip attached to its tube feet while snorkeling in Clearwater Bay. His story shows how plastic and marine debris are becoming more common and a growing problem in our oceans.

Injured Dolphin Named Babyface Spotted With Her Own Baby Calf

Updated July 30, 2018 Posted July 20, 2018

Do you remember Babyface? She was a dolphin that Clearwater Marine Aquarium (CMA) observed in 2015 with deep propeller cuts on the peduncle near her tail. Babyface was recently spotted once again and this time with a calf!

How Divers Are Planting Coral to Restore Florida Reefs

Updated August 3, 2018 Posted July 18, 2018

Clearwater Marine Aquarium had over 20 dive team members voluntarily travel to the Florida Keys to “Dive for the Ocean.” These volunteers joined together with Coral Restoration Foundation, the largest coral reef restoration organization in the world, along with an army of ocean-lovers to plant coral.