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Sea Turtle Hospital Patient – Amethyst

Amethyst is a juvenile, Kemp’s ridley from Cedar Key who was accidentally caught by a fisherman and ingested two fish hooks. The hooks were successfully removed without the need for surgery by our staff veterinarian! We are hopeful for a quick recovery for Amethyst.

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Clearwater Marine Aquarium: April 15 Beginning of Sea Turtle Nesting Season

It’s almost May and that means it’s sea turtle nesting season, announces sea turtle biologists at Clearwater Marine Aquarium. The season officially begins April 15 and runs through Oct. 31 according to Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission(FWC), which is a critical time for sea turtles who continue their legacy and return to the original beach where they were born, to lay their eggs.

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Clearwater Marine Aquarium Presents SunSips by the Bay April 26

Clearwater Marine Aquarium will present SunSips by the Bay: An After-Hours Experience at Clearwater Marine Aquarium on April 26 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. where the 21 and over crowd can unwind by the bay. Sip refreshing cocktails, groove to live music, and explore the wonders of the aquarium under the stars. Join us for a night of happy hour vibes and aquatic enchantment at SunSips by the Bay.

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Clearwater Marine Aquarium Launches Weather Guarantee with Sensible Weather

Clearwater Marine Aquarium, Florida’s marine life rescue center, announces it will now offer guests Weather Guarantees in partnership with Sensible Weather, the leading weather protection provider for travel and outdoor experiences. Through this partnership, CMA is the first aquarium to offer this first-of-its-kind protection.

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Celebrate Rays Day at Clearwater Marine Aquarium April 20

Get ready for a day of family fun with hot dogs, popcorn and all of your favorite stadium snacks, as Clearwater Marine Aquarium brings baseball season under the sea with a Rays Day at CMA on Saturday, April 20 at 12:30 p.m.

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Sea Turtle Hospital Patient – Ruby

Ruby is a juvenile green sea turtle who found washed ashore on March 24 in Volusia county. Due to space limitations, Ruby was transferred to CMA from Volusia County Marine Science Center to continue out the remainder of their rehabilitation.

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Sea Turtle Hospital Patient – Peridot

Peridot is a juvenile green sea turtle who found washed ashore on March 24 in Volusia county. Due to space limitations, Peridot was transferred to CMA from Volusia County Marine Science Center to continue out the remainder of their rehabilitation.

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Sea Turtle Hospital Patient – Quartz

Quartz is a juvenile green sea turtle who found washed ashore on March 24 in Daytona Beach Shores. Due to space limitations, Quartz was transferred to CMA from Volusia County Marine Science Center.

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Sea Turtle Hospital Patient – Sapphire

Sapphire is a juvenile green sea turtle who found washed ashore on March 24 in St. John’s County. Due to space limitations, Sapphire was transferred to CMA from Volusia County Marine Science Center to continue out the remainder of their rehabilitation.

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Sea Turtle Hospital Patient – Jumanji

Jumanji is a juvenile green sea turtle who found washed ashore on March 24 in Nassau County. Due to space limitations, Jumanji was transferred to CMA from Whitney Lab to continue out the remainder of their rehabilitation.

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