Released Animals - Clearwater Marine Aquarium

Rescue, rehab and release is the main part of Clearwater Marine Aquarium’s mission. Our goal is to return marine animals back to their homes in the wild. We have released over 400 rescued marine animals since 2016.

Loggerhead Sea Turtle Release at Fred Howard Park – Wiley

Posted February 23rd, 2020

Clearwater Marine Aquarium released Wiley, a sub-adult loggerhead sea turtle on Wednesday, February 19, 2020, after nearly eight months of rehab care.

Two Sea Turtles Released After Months of Rehab – Scooter and Charlie

Posted January 31st, 2020

Clearwater Marine Aquarium release Scooter, a loggerhead sea turtle, and Charlie, a Kemp’s ridley sea turtle, on January 30, 2020.

Nitro, loggerhead sea turtle release in front of crowd at Clearwater Beach

Nitro, a 128-Pound Loggerhead Sea Turtle Released Off Clearwater Beach

Posted September 17th, 2019

Clearwater Marine Aquarium released Nitro, a sub-adult female loggerhead sea turtle, off Clearwater Beach on September 12, 2019.

Kirby the Loggerhead Sea Turtle Released With Satellite Tracker

Updated October 23rd, 2019 | Posted May 15th, 2019

225-Pound Loggerhead Sea Turtle Goes Home After Months of Rehab Clearwater Marine Aquarium released Kirby, a 225-pound endangered loggerhead sea turtle, on Tuesday, May […]

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1200+ rescued sea turtles since 2010
1700+ Nests monitored since 2010
600+ Animals released since 2010
91K Volunteer Hours in 2019

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