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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

Sea Turtle Hospital Patient – Chex

Updated August 5, 2018 Posted April 11, 2017

TRIAGE CHEX’S STORY Chex, a juvenile green sea turtle, was found floating about 3 miles west of Redington Beach Pier in Pinellas County, Florida […]

Inspirational Story – Maddi Meets Winter & Hope

Updated July 29, 2018 Posted April 10, 2017

Maddi and Cystic Fibrosis 17-year-old Maddi recently visited Clearwater Marine Aquarium to meet her inspirational heroes, Winter and Hope. She was born with a genetic […]

Loggerhead Sea Turtle Release – Theodore

Updated August 5, 2018 Posted April 5, 2017

In early December 2016, a mass cold stun event occurred off the coast of Massachusetts, and many Loggerhead and Kemp’s ridley sea turtles were […]

Manatee Appreciation: How We Can Protect Them Together

Updated March 28, 2019 Posted March 29, 2017

At Clearwater Marine Aquarium we are involved in the conservation, research, rescue, rehab and release of marine animals, including manatees. Learn about these majestic […]

Sea Turtle Hospital Patient – Boo-Berry

Updated August 5, 2018 Posted March 22, 2017

Boo-Berry, a juvenile green sea turtle, was found floating about 225 meters offshore of Fort De Soto Park in Pinellas County, Florida on March 5, 2017.