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Sea Turtle Hospital Patient – Ruby

Updated June 21, 2024 Posted April 4, 2024

Ruby is a juvenile green sea turtle who found washed ashore on March 24 in Volusia county. Due to space limitations, Ruby was transferred to CMA from Volusia County Marine Science Center to continue out the remainder of their rehabilitation.

Sea Turtle Hospital Patient – Peridot

Updated June 21, 2024 Posted April 4, 2024

Peridot is a juvenile green sea turtle who found washed ashore on March 24 in Volusia county. Due to space limitations, Peridot was transferred to CMA from Volusia County Marine Science Center to continue out the remainder of their rehabilitation.

Sea Turtle Hospital Patient – Quartz

Updated April 17, 2024 Posted April 4, 2024

Quartz is a juvenile green sea turtle who found washed ashore on March 24 in Daytona Beach Shores. Due to space limitations, Quartz was transferred to CMA from Volusia County Marine Science Center.

Sea Turtle Hospital Patient – Sapphire

Updated May 20, 2024 Posted April 4, 2024

Sapphire is a juvenile green sea turtle who found washed ashore on March 24 in St. John’s County. Due to space limitations, Sapphire was transferred to CMA from Volusia County Marine Science Center to continue out the remainder of their rehabilitation.

Sea Turtle Hospital Patient – Jumanji

Updated June 7, 2024 Posted April 4, 2024

Jumanji is a juvenile green sea turtle who found washed ashore on March 24 in Nassau County. Due to space limitations, Jumanji was transferred to CMA from Whitney Lab to continue out the remainder of their rehabilitation.

Pearl the Diamondback Terrapin Returned to Wild After 9 Months of Rehabilitation at Clearwater Marine Aquarium

Updated April 12, 2024 Posted March 28, 2024

CLEARWATER, FL (March 28, 2024)– Pearl, an adult, female diamondback terrapin, was found floating June 16 near a seawall in Palm Harbor. Her carapace – or shell – had injuries, and Pearl was lethargic, underweight, and had minimal use of her rear legs at intake examination.

Manatee Tracking – Churro

Updated July 17, 2024 Posted March 26, 2024

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Sea Turtle Hospital Patient – Neptunite

Updated May 20, 2024 Posted March 25, 2024

Neptunite is a juvenile green sea turtle who was found washed ashore in Volusia county on March 11. Neptunite was transferred to CMA on March 12 from Volusia County Marine Science Center as they do not treat turtles with the fibropapilloma virus and other facilities had space limitations. Neptunite was lethargic and had a moderate load of epibiota present on their carapace on intake examiniation. Neptunite’s initial treatment plan consists of vitamins and fluids.

Sea Turtle Hospital Patient – Ruffles

Updated June 28, 2024 Posted March 25, 2024

Ruffles is a juvenile green sea turtle who was found floating near Cocoa Beach in Brevard county on March 9. Due to space limitations, Ruffles was transferred to CMA on March 10 to continue out the remainder of their rehabilitation. Ruffles has a relatively good body condition and a moderate load of fibropapilloma tumors present. Ruffles initial treatment plan consists of vitamins and fluids.

Enjoy a Seaside Easter Breakfast at Clearwater Marine Aquarium

Posted March 19, 2024

Clearwater Marine Aquarium invites families to indulge in a Seaside Easter Breakfast on Saturday, March 30, from 9 to 11 a.m. This delightful event will feature a visit from the Easter Bunny, as well as the opportunity to meet live bunny rabbits and capture memorable photos. Guests will be treated to a gourmet breakfast buffet while enjoying an interactive dolphin presentation. Surrounded by marine life, families and friends can partake in fun activities and create lasting memories in a picturesque setting, while supporting CMA’s mission of rescue, rehabilitate and release.