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Sea Turtle Hospital Patient – Jasper

Jasper is a juvenile, kemp’s ridley who was caught by a fisherman in Cedar Key on May 7th. The hook was embedded in a small amount of tissue on their right front flipper. This hook was removed easily by our staff veterinarian. Our team also took radiographs to confirm no additional hooks were ingested. We are hopeful for a quick turnaround!

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Sea Turtle Hospital Patient – Opal

Opal is a juvenile, green sea turtle who was found floating with issues staying submerged in New Port Richey on May 7th. Opal has a good body condition and minimal fibropapilloma tumors present. Our team will be performing diagnostics over the next few days to help determine the cause of their buoyancy issue. Opal’s initial treatment plan consists of fluids and vitamins.

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Clearwater Marine Aquarium Welcomes New North American River Otter, “Opie” to Otter Oasis

Clearwater Marine Aquarium is pleased to announce the arrival of Opie, a young male North American river otter, to its Otter Oasis. Opie joins the CMA family, where he will reside alongside Walle, 13, and Boomer, 6 – two otters who have been captivating visitors since their arrival in 2012 and 2018, respectively. After several weeks of acclimation behind the scenes, Opie has now been introduced to Walle and Boomer where guests will be able to see him adjust to his new habitat.

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Sea Turtle Hospital Patient – Amethyst

Amethyst is a juvenile, Kemp’s ridley from Cedar Key who was accidentally caught by a fisherman and ingested two fish hooks. The hooks were successfully removed without the need for surgery by our staff veterinarian! We are hopeful for a quick recovery for Amethyst.

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Clearwater Marine Aquarium: April 15 Beginning of Sea Turtle Nesting Season

It’s almost May and that means it’s sea turtle nesting season, announces sea turtle biologists at Clearwater Marine Aquarium. The season officially begins April 15 and runs through Oct. 31 according to Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission(FWC), which is a critical time for sea turtles who continue their legacy and return to the original beach where they were born, to lay their eggs.

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Clearwater Marine Aquarium Presents SunSips by the Bay April 26

Clearwater Marine Aquarium will present SunSips by the Bay: An After-Hours Experience at Clearwater Marine Aquarium on April 26 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. where the 21 and over crowd can unwind by the bay. Sip refreshing cocktails, groove to live music, and explore the wonders of the aquarium under the stars. Join us for a night of happy hour vibes and aquatic enchantment at SunSips by the Bay.

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Clearwater Marine Aquarium Launches Weather Guarantee with Sensible Weather

Clearwater Marine Aquarium, Florida’s marine life rescue center, announces it will now offer guests Weather Guarantees in partnership with Sensible Weather, the leading weather protection provider for travel and outdoor experiences. Through this partnership, CMA is the first aquarium to offer this first-of-its-kind protection.

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