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Sea Turtle Hospital Patient – Jacksonville

Jacksonville (or “Jax”) is a juvenile, green sea turtle who was found entangled in Volusia county on Aug. 24. Jacksonville was transferred to CMA from Volusia Marine Science Center on Aug. 27 to space limitations they were experiencing with recent strandings. CMA will continue out the remainder of their rehabilitation.

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Sea Turtle Hospital Patient – Hinsdale

Hinsdale is a juvenile green sea turtle who was found floating in St. Johns county on Aug. 25. Hinsdale was transferred to CMA from Whitney Lab on Aug. 27 due to space limitations they were experiencing with recent strandings. CMA will continue out the remainder of their rehabilitation.

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Sea Turtle Hospital Patient – Jaws

Jaws is a juvenile green sea turtle who was found washed ashore in St. Johns county on Aug. 10. Jaws was transferred to CMA from Whitney Lab on Aug. 27 due to space limitations they were experiencing with recent strandings. CMA will continue out the remainder of their rehabilitation. Our goal is to get Jaws ready for fibropapilloma tumor removal surgery!

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Newly-Founded Wider Caribbean Manatee Alliance Seeks to Secure Healthy Future for International Manatees

In celebration of International Manatee Day, Sept. 7, Clearwater Marine Aquarium and the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium announce a new partnership they are cofounding called the Wider Caribbean Manatee Alliance (WCMA), an international network, which will link strategic partners across the Caribbean region to collaborate on conservation, community engagement, and research benefiting manatees.

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Clearwater Marine Aquarium Honors Hispanic Heritage Month with Latin Night, Sept. 21

In honor of Hispanic Heritage month, Clearwater Marine Aquarium is pleased to present Latin Night on Saturday, Sept. 21 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Experience the sizzling rhythm of the night at this exclusive adults-only event filled with vibrant live music, dance and Latin American-inspired food and drink. Enjoy the Latin beats, exotic cocktails, and captivating marine life as you dance the night away under the stars.

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Sea Turtle Hospital Patient – Guayana

Guayana is a juvenile, sea turtle, who was found floating near Crystal River with injury to their carapace (shell) and head. Guayana has a good body condition and minor fibropapilloma tumors present. They were active and alert at the intake examination. Over the next few days, we will be performing diagnostics to assess the extent of their injuries internally and monitoring their behaviors.

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“Coffee with a Cause” Manatee Coffee and Clearwater Marine Aquarium Partner Up for Groundbreaking Manatee Preservation Efforts

Manatee Coffee, the Florida-founded coffee company and original “Coffee with a Cause,” has proudly partnered with Clearwater Marine Aquarium to support the highly anticipated opening of its new Manatee Rehabilitation Center, which debuted to the public last week on Monday, August 12. Due to Manatee Coffee’s reputation in The Sunshine State, for its devoted philanthropic efforts toward manatee preservation, Clearwater Marine Aquarium sought out its support to spread awareness for the new Manatee Rehabilitation Center and this unique partnership was formed.

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