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Manatee Appreciation From a Manatee Rescuer
This Manatee Appreciation Day we asked a member of the Rescue Team what they think about these amazing marine mammals and how we can all help protect them.
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Male Bottlenose Dolphin Pair Bonds Form Long-Lasting Friendships
Wild Dolphin UpdatesThe Bromance of Bottlenose DolphinsHave you ever wanted to hang out with your best friend all the time? Many male bottlenose dolphins get to do this every day! These strong friendships or associations, known as pair bonds, are a common,...
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Iconic House Boat Becomes a Thriving Artificial Reef
On Wednesday, April 24, 2019, part of Clearwater Marine Aquarium’s iconic house boat, home to Harry Connick Jr’s character in the Dolphin Tale movies, was transformed into a marine life habitat as part of an artificial reef system in the Gulf of Mexico.
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A Special Trip From Argentina to Meet Winter the Dolphin in Florida
Connecting With Winter Across ContinentsIn 2011, seven-year-old Luciana Soto and her mother Viviana went to see Dolphin Tale in their hometown of Buenos Aires, Argentina. There was no doubt that they felt an instant connection to Winter’s story of survival and...
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What Is a Dolphin’s Dorsal Fin Used For?
Wild Dolphin Updates Dorsal Fin Use The dorsal fin helps us identify dolphins in our photo ID survey, but let’s think about how it functions to serve a dolphin. Balance The placement of the dorsal fin is thought to stabilize the dolphin in the water like a keel on a...
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Kirby the Loggerhead Sea Turtle Released With Satellite Tracker
225-Pound Loggerhead Sea Turtle Goes Home After Months of RehabClearwater Marine Aquarium released Kirby, a 225-pound endangered loggerhead sea turtle, on Tuesday, May 14, 2019. Kirby is an adult male sea turtle who was found floating near Indian Rocks Beach on...
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A Wounded Warrior Connects With Winter’s Story After Overcoming Brain Injuries
Former U.S. Army Sergeant Eric Edmundson and his family have bonded over the inspiration they found in Winter the Dolphin’s story, and came to meet her!
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Quinn, a 100-Pound Endangered Green Sea Turtle Released
Quinn goes home after quick rehabilitation at Clearwater Marine Aquarium. Clearwater Marine Aquarium released Quinn, an endangered sub-adult green sea turtle, on Tuesday, April 30 at Fred Howard Park in Tarpon Springs, FL. The sea turtle was rescued on Sunday, April...
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Celebrate Earth Day With Recycled Creations and Beach Cleanups
Each year, Clearwater Marine Aquarium hosts a “Trash to Toys” competition to celebrate Earth Day and encourage recycling.
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New Young Dolphin Calves Spotted
We have been gearing up for the arrival of new dolphin calves into our study area. We are excited to announce the birth of Bundle’s second calf!
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Pebbles, a Critically Endangered Sea Turtle Released After Swallowing Hook
Kemp's Ridley Sea Turtle Rescued and Released On Thursday, April 4, 2019, Clearwater Marine Aquarium released Pebbles, a critically endangered Kemp’s ridley sea turtle, back home into the Gulf of Mexico. The sea turtle was rescued and rehabilitated by CMA staff and...
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