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Sea Turtle Grant for ATV Beach Patrol

Updated July 30, 2018 Posted October 16, 2017

Clearwater Marine Aquarium (CMA) was fortunate to be funded in whole by a grant awarded from the Sea Turtle Grants Program in order to purchase an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) for beach patrols. This vehicle will allow better access to beaches for surveying and help increase our rescue team response time.

Double Sea Turtle Release at Honeymoon Island – Zo and Freesia

Updated August 5, 2018 Posted October 11, 2017

Two sea turtles, Zo, a juvenile green, and Freesia, a loggerhead, were released on Oct. 10, 2017, at Honeymoon Island State Park after fibropapilloma treatment and rehabilitation at CMA.

Young Leg Amputee Gets Birthday Surprise With Winter and Hope

Updated July 30, 2018 Posted October 11, 2017

Leya has a very special connection with Winter and Hope. She is inspired by Winter as she too is an amputee and she also happens to share a birthday with Hope!

Oldsmar Manatee Rescued and Released with Amputated Flipper

Updated July 30, 2018 Posted October 5, 2017

On Monday, Oct. 2, 2017, Clearwater Marine Aquarium (CMA) rescue personnel assisted with the rescue of an entangled female manatee in Oldsmar, Florida.

Loggerhead Sea Turtle Release at Clearwater Beach – Toot

Updated August 5, 2018 Posted September 21, 2017

Now weighing 168 pounds, Toot was cleared for release and ready to return home. The loggerhead sea turtle, a threatened species, was released at Clearwater Beach on Thursday, Sept. 21 at 11 am.

Rescue Mission – Weeki Wachee Manatee Relocation

Updated July 30, 2018 Posted September 20, 2017

The manatee was entrapped within an enclosed creek in Weeki Wachee, Florida. The animal likely was able to swim into the creek with the increased tides during Hurricane Irma

Hatchlings Rescued and Released

Updated July 29, 2018 Posted September 1, 2017

Two Baby Sea Turtles Rescued From a Swimming Pool Two sea turtle hatchlings arrived at Clearwater Marine Aquarium on August 29, 2017, after being […]

Kemp’s Ridley Sea Turtle Release – Oat Bran

Updated August 5, 2018 Posted August 24, 2017

Oat Bran, a juvenile Kemp’s ridley sea turtle, was brought to Clearwater Marine Aquarium on May 6, 2017. He was hooked by a local […]

Loggerhead Sea Turtle Release – Waffle Crisp

Updated August 5, 2018 Posted August 22, 2017

On May 26, 2017, a sub-adult loggerhead sea turtle, named Waffle Crisp, was found floating offshore of Homosassa in Citrus County, Florida.

Double Green Sea Turtle Release – Urkel-O’s and Eucalyptus

Updated July 9, 2019 Posted August 17, 2017

Two endangered sea turtles, Urkel-O’s and Eucalyptus, were rescued and released by CMA after being harmed by fishing gear. Both have a missing front flipper.