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Jazz By The Bay: A SunSips Event at Clearwater Marine Aquarium – A Night of Music, Magic and Marine Life on March 8

Get ready for the ultimate jazz celebration at Clearwater Marine Aquarium’s Jazz By The Bay: A SunSips Event on March 8 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Join us for an unforgettable evening of live jazz music, delectable New Orleans-inspired bites, and expertly crafted cocktails – all set against the breathtaking oceanic backdrop of our marine sanctuary.

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Sea Turtle Hospital Patient – Aspen

Aspen is a large, juvenile green sea turtle who was found washed ashore near Fort De Soto on Feb. 13. Aspen has a carapace deformity from a previous traumatic event. Sea turtles with these types of deformities typically have buoyancy issues so we will monitor their swimming behaviors over time. Aspen has a good body condition and received fluid therapy as their initial treatment.

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Sea Turtle Hospital Patients – Whitney Lab Transfer January 2025

On Jan. 25, CMA received 12 juvenile, green sea turtles from Whitney Lab Sea Turtle Hospital in St. Augustine, FL. These turtles were a part of a local cold-stun event that overwhelmed their sea turtle hospital. Upon arrival, majority of these patients were active and in good body condition. All patients received an exam by our staff veterinarian and starting swimming within a few days. Once these turtles recover, they will be released back on the east coast of Florida.

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Sea Turtle Hospital Patient – Wooster

Wooster is a juvenile, green sea turtle who was found floating in Dunedin, Fl on Jan. 25th. Wooster experienced acute hypothermia due to our local cold weather, and their body temperature was back to normal values the next day! We are hopeful for a quick recovery!

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Sea Turtle Hospital Patient – Waukesha

Waukesha is a juvenile, green sea turtle who was found floating and lethargic in St. Pete on Jan. 26th. Waukesha experienced acute hypothermia due to our local cold weather, and their body temperature was back to normal values within a few days.

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Clearwater Marine Aquarium Unveils New BayCare Kids Check-Up Exhibit to Promote Health Awareness Among Families

Clearwater Marine Aquarium (CMA) announces the opening of its new BayCare Kids Check-Up Exhibit, a three-year partnership that kicks off with the first phase opening today, Feb. 12. This interactive and educational exhibit in the Mangrove Key Kids Zone is located outside CMA’s Animal Hospital and surgical suite, allowing families and kids to see the similarities between themselves and marine life such as dolphins, manatees, turtles and more.

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Sea Turtle Hospital Patient – Vegas

Vegas is a large juvenile, green sea turtle, who was found stranded in a creek near the Steinhatchee River in Dixie county on Jan. 4. This area experienced extreme flooding during Hurricane Helene, and now that the waters have receded, many marine animals are now trapped in this area. Vegas is in good body condition and has a minor case of fibropapilloma. We are hopeful for a quick turnaround!

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