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Spring Break Checklist
We’ve put together a checklist to guide you through all the spring break events and things you don’t want to miss when visiting CMA!
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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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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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How Three Dolphin Calves Have Changed as They Grew Up
Wild Dolphin UpdatesDolphin Calves Then and NowAs we patiently wait for new dolphin calves to arrive this season, we wanted to reflect on some of the original calves we've observed to share their stories of then and now.JaiJai is the second identified animal in our...
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Rescue Partners Disentangle Dolphin Calf Wrapped in Fishing Line
Dolphin Calf Freed From Fishing Line Entanglement On March 11, 2019, Clearwater Marine Aquarium's Rescue Team alongside experts and veterinarians from several rescue organizations worked together to disentangle a bottlenose dolphin calf near Englewood, on the Gulf...
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Children With Limb Difference Inspired at Clearwater Marine Aquarium
Camp No Limits Participants Meet Their Hero Winter the Dolphin Part of Clearwater Marine Aquarium’s mission is to not only rescue, rehab and release marine animals, but also to inspire the human spirit. On January 18, 35 children with limb loss and limb differences...
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Spring is When We See the Most Baby Dolphins Born
Wild Dolphin UpdatesMore Than Half of Newborn Calves Are Observed During SpringThroughout nature, spring marks a period of renewal and growth for many animals. This includes the dolphins that call Clearwater Bay home. March and April show the highest birthing months...
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CMA Rescues a 200-Pound Loggerhead Sea Turtle Named Kirby
On Tuesday, January 29, the CMA Rescue Team received several calls regarding a large loggerhead turtle that had been floating in the Intracoastal Waterway at Indian Rocks Beach. The Rescue Team had received calls about this same turtle in the weeks leading up to the...
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Heartwarming Homecoming: Rescued Sea Turtle Returns Home on Valentine’s Day
Clearwater Marine Aquarium celebrated its love for marine life this Valentine’s Day with a special sea turtle release at Fred Howard Park.
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Introducing Clearwater Marine Aquarium Research Institute
Clearwater Marine Aquarium Merges with Renowned Research Group CMA Launches Research Institute focusing on manatees, sea turtles, and North Atlantic right whales Clearwater Marine Aquarium and Sea to Shore Alliance have merged, introducing a new division under CMA...
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Happy Easter from CMA! Our rescued animals were so egg-cited about their special Easter enrichment! 🐰🌼
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