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Second Seahorse Saved: Meet Funyun

Updated July 30, 2018 Posted June 8, 2017

Less than two weeks after the release of Cheeto the lucky seahorse, watched by millions around the world, another seahorse was saved by caring tourists and help from Clearwater Marine Aquarium.

Green Sea Turtle Release – Eggo

Updated August 5, 2018 Posted June 7, 2017

Eggo is a juvenile green sea turtle that was found washed ashore in Hanna Park (North of Jacksonville, Florida) on March 24, 2017. The […]

Sea Turtle Hospital Patient – Crackle

Updated August 5, 2018 Posted June 6, 2017

On April 19, 2017, a sub-adult loggerhead sea turtle was found in the intake of the St. Lucie Power Plant, covered in barnacles and in a very weakened

Quad Amputee Inspired to Swim by Winter, Aiming for 2020 Paralympics

Updated July 8, 2019 Posted June 2, 2017

Quadruple amputee Ellie Challis is aiming to compete in the 2020 Paralympics for swimming. Ellie was inspired to overcome her disability and learn to swim by Winter the dolphin.

Rescue Mission – New Port Richey Manatee Mom and Calf Trapped

Updated July 30, 2018 Posted June 2, 2017

The manatee pair were trapped within the canal system, requiring relocation. With no way out of the canal system, a plan was put in place by FWC to capture and assess the health of the mom and calf with the intention of relocation.

Green Sea Turtle Release – Chex

Updated June 7, 2019 Posted June 1, 2017

Chex, a very small juvenile green sea turtle with a take-home message, came to Clearwater Marine Aquarium on March 20, 2017. He was initially found floating around Redington Pier

Cheeto the Lucky Seahorse Released

Updated July 8, 2019 Posted May 22, 2017

“Cheeto,” the lucky seahorse, who has captivated followers worldwide with her remarkable story of survival,was released back home on Tuesday, May 16, after rehabilitating […]

Rescue Mission – Banana River Entangled Dolphin Calf

Updated July 30, 2018 Posted May 22, 2017

Cocoa Beach, FL (May 10) — Clearwater Marine Aquarium participated in a multi-agency disentanglement of a bottlenose dolphin calf in the Banana River (lagoon), near Cocoa […]

Double Loggerhead Sea Turtle Release – Alvin & Simon

Updated July 9, 2019 Posted May 19, 2017

A mass cold stun event occurred in early December 2016, off the coast of Massachusetts, which resulted in a large number of loggerhead and […]

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 […]