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Green Sea Turtle Release – Largo

Updated January 16, 2019 Posted January 2, 2017

Largo is a green sea turtle, who was found on February 23, 2015, near Three Rooker Island. Largo was washed up onshore with fibropapilloma […]

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BB hawksbill sea turtle rehab

Hawksbill Sea Turtle Release – BB

Updated January 16, 2019 Posted December 21, 2016

Cold Stun Sea Turtle Survivor BB is a juvenile hawksbill sea turtle that came to Clearwater Marine Aquarium on February 12, 2016. She was […]

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Gran Torino, a green sea turtle, marine hospital patient

Sea Turtle Hospital Patient – Gran Torino

Updated August 5, 2018 Posted December 14, 2016

Gran Torino is a juvenile green sea turtle that was found on February 17th, 2016 right off the Dunedin Causeway in Florida. Multiple small fibropapilloma tumors were found on his eyes, plastron, neck and base of flippers. Additionally, Gran Torino’s left eye was missing.

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Gryffindor, a green sea turtle, marine hospital patient

Sea Turtle Hospital Patient – Gryffindor

Updated August 5, 2018 Posted December 14, 2016

Gryffindor is a juvenile green sea turtle that was accidentally hooked by a fisherman at John’s Pass, FL on March 16th, 2016. Gryffindor was found to have numerous small to medium external fibropapilloma tumors.

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Sea Turtle Hospital Patient – Vanilla Wafer

Updated August 6, 2018 Posted December 14, 2016

Vanilla Wafer is a juvenile green sea turtle that was found on January 24th, 2016 in Clearwater Beach, FL with three severe boat strike wounds on its carapace. These wounds left internal tissue, including the spinal cord, exposed.

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Rescue Mission – Babyface (Dolphin)

Updated January 16, 2019 Posted November 26, 2016

Madeira Beach, FL (July 2015) – On June 9, Clearwater Marine Aquarium’s (CMA) rescue team received a call regarding a dolphin, with multiple, extensive […]

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Rescue Mission – Atlantic Spotted Dolphin

Updated January 16, 2019 Posted November 26, 2016

Clearwater, FL (December 18, 2014) – Clearwater Marine Aquarium (CMA) successfully rehabilitated a female Atlantic spotted dolphin (Stenella frontalis) rescued July 4, 2014 on […]

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Rescue Mission – Crystal River Manatees

Updated January 16, 2019 Posted November 26, 2016

Crystal River, FL (September 15, 2016) – On September 1, 2016, Hurricane Hermine brought heavy winds and high flood waters to Crystal River. As […]

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Rescue Mission – Parcel (Bottlenose Dolphin)

Updated January 16, 2019 Posted November 26, 2016

Johns Pass, FL (October 2015) – Rescue personnel originally received a call from a local boat captain reporting a bottlenose dolphin calf entangled in […]

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Rescue Mission – Howie (Dolphin)

Updated January 16, 2019 Posted November 26, 2016

Tarpon Springs, FL (July 2016) – On the evening of July 3, 2016, rescue personnel received a call regarding a live stranded dolphin in […]

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We believe in preserving our environment while inspiring the human spirit through leadership in the rescue, rehabilitation, and release of marine life; environmental education; research; and conservation.
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