CMA Rescued Resident – Nicholas

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Nicholas , a male Atlantic bottlenose dolphin, and his mother were found stranded and were rescued on December 24, 2002 near Gibsonton, Florida and were transported to the Florida Aquarium and then relocated to Clearwater Marine Aquarium for long-term medical care. His motherhad sustained third-degree burns around her dorsal fin and was believed to have a respiratory illness. Unfortunately, she passed away on December 27, 2002. 

Unable to learn from his mother how to survive in the wild, he became a permanent resident at Clearwater Marine Aquarium, where he lives today.