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First North Atlantic Right Whale Calf of the Season Spotted Off Georgia Coast

Updated Jan 31, 2020 | Posted Dec 19, 2019

On Monday, December 16, 2019, an aerial surveillance team from Clearwater Marine Aquarium (CMA) identified the first North Atlantic right whale mom/calf pair of the season approximately 30 miles east of Sapelo Island, off the coast of Georgia.

Loggerhead Sea Turtle Release at Fred Howard Park – Wiley

Updated Feb 23, 2020 | Posted Feb 23, 2020

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

A Manatee’s Legacy: The Life and Loss of Leesburg

Updated Feb 23, 2020 | Posted Feb 22, 2020

Even though “Leesburg” was killed by human interaction, her story inspired so many to learn more about manatees. Her journey will live on by the invaluable movement data she provided researchers and residents that live and play on the Ocklawaha waterways, all the way down to Leesburg, Florida.

Celebrating Women in Science at Clearwater Marine Aquarium

Updated Feb 11, 2020 | Posted Feb 11, 2020

In celebration of International Day of Women and Girls in Science on Feb. 11, Clearwater Marine Aquarium is recognizing the critical role women and girls play in science and technology by featuring a few of our own staff members this week. These are four of the many...

Teaching the Resident Animals New Behaviors

Posted Jan 31, 2020

In the spirit of the new year, we are focusing on teaching the resident animals at Clearwater Marine Aquarium new behaviors! They are taught new behaviors by animal care specialists to ensure their mental stimulation on a day-to-day basis.

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

Updated Jan 31, 2020 | Posted Jan 31, 2020

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

Rescuing Rudolph — A Rough-Toothed Dolphin Rehabilitating at Clearwater Marine Aquarium

Updated Feb 21, 2020 | Posted Dec 20, 2019

Rescued dolphin, nicknamed Rudolph, receiving medical care at Clearwater Marine Aquarium facilityOne of an estimated 600 of its species in the Gulf of Mexico, Rudolph, a rough-toothed dolphin, is being rehabilitated at Clearwater Marine Aquarium’s Fred Howard Park...

First North Atlantic Right Whale Calf of the Season Spotted Off Georgia Coast

Updated Jan 31, 2020 | Posted Dec 19, 2019

Fisherman and Great Niece Inspired by the Dolphin He Saved Reunite for Winter’s 14th Rescue Anniversary

Updated Dec 13, 2019 | Posted Dec 10, 2019

On December 10, Grace and Jim Savage met again at Clearwater Marine Aquarium to celebrate Winter the Dolphin’s 14th Rescue Anniversary

Florida Wildlife Grant Helps Fund Research to Monitor Manatee Habitats

Posted Nov 24, 2019

Grant From Fish & Wildlife Foundation of Florida Provides Funds to Monitor Manatee Use of Silver RiverClearwater Marine Aquarium is the proud recipient of a $17,098 grant from the Fish & Wildlife Foundation of Florida, announced on Nov. 21, 2019, to monitor...

Pumpkin Fun With the Resident Animals

Posted Oct 31, 2019

Resident Animal Updates Dolphins The resident dolphins are working with their care specialists on different behaviors utilizing pumpkins! The pumpkins create a great form of enrichment for them, as different objects are a great source of stimulus as they bond and...

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