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Cheeto the Lucky Seahorse

Updated July 29, 2018 Posted May 10, 2017

Clearwater Marine Aquarium rescues and rehabilitates marine life of all sizes, from whales, dolphins and sea turtles to stingrays and smaller sea creatures in […]

Why Plastic Is a Problem for Sea Turtles and the Ocean

Updated September 3, 2021 Posted May 9, 2017

Jellyfish, plastic bags, balloons; these all look like food to a hungry sea turtle. But plastics and trash don’t belong inside a sea turtle or in the ocean at all. They can lead to a number of environmental problems. They are especially dangerous for marine animals that can become entangled or accidentally ingest these items while feeding. Once ingested, the plastic items can cause a variety of issues.

Inspirational Volunteer Story – Lindsey DiCicco: Surviving an AVM Aneurysm and Brain Surgery

Updated July 29, 2018 Posted April 28, 2017

Clearwater Marine Aquarium has over 400 volunteers, logging more than 7,000 hours a month and helping in countless ways. Many are inspired by CMA’s […]

Inspirational Story – Layla Can’t See but She Can Hear and Feel Hope & Winter

Updated January 10, 2019 Posted April 26, 2017

Inspiration lives at Clearwater Marine Aquarium! People with amazing stories walk in every day to visit Winter, Hope and all of our rescued marine […]

How the Sea Turtle Grants Program is Helping CMA Save Sick Sea Turtles in Florida

Updated January 22, 2019 Posted April 25, 2017

Purchase Florida’s specialty sea turtle license plate and help contribute to sea turtle conservation efforts near you! Helping Sea Turtles Survive Clearwater Marine Aquarium […]

Earth Day Celebrations

Updated July 29, 2018 Posted April 22, 2017

Trash to Toys 2017 Recycling Contest for Earth Day In honor of Earth Day, Clearwater Marine Aquarium held its annual Trash to Toys recycling […]

12 Different Dolphin Dorsal Fins

Updated January 14, 2019 Posted April 14, 2017

Like a human fingerprint, no two dorsal fins are the same. Each dorsal fin has its own unique shape, height, thickness, markings and notches. In addition, a dolphin’s dorsal fin acquires various scars and markings during the dolphin’s lifetime.

Inspirational Story – Meghan’s Courage and Connection With Winter

Updated January 16, 2019 Posted April 12, 2017

Meghan has been blind from birth and has had to endure many painful surgeries due to glaucoma. She also happens to be one of Clearwater […]

Sea Turtle Hospital Patient – Eggo

Updated August 5, 2018 Posted April 11, 2017

Eggo is a juvenile green sea turtle that was found washed ashore in Hanna Park on March 24, 2017.

Sea Turtle Hospital Patient – Dinky Donuts

Updated August 5, 2018 Posted April 11, 2017

On March 22, 2017, a lethargic juvenile green sea turtle was found stuck on the rocks, with fibropapilloma tumors on its front and hind flippers