Updated Jan 30, 2019 | Posted Jan 25, 2019 | Rehabilitation, Resident Animals
Using Specialized Equipment for Fish and Stingray TreatmentsDue to the large diversity of animals we treat at Clearwater Marine Aquarium, such as sea turtles, river otters, fish, stingrays, and sharks, we often have to adapt our procedures to meet the needs of a...
Updated Jan 8, 2019 | Posted Dec 23, 2018 | Education, Resident Animals, Seasonal
Enjoy this holiday poem highlighting our mission, our residents, and rescue stories from this year! T’was the day of Winter’s Rescue, when right along the shore A crab trap was seen, moving and moving some more; A little dolphin was trapped, the rope wrapped ‘round...
Updated Dec 21, 2018 | Posted Dec 21, 2018 | Announcements, Resident Animals, Sea Turtles
New Permanent Resident Arrives at CMA for the Holidays Clearwater Marine Aquarium welcomes Snorkel, a rescued loggerhead sea turtle, home for the holidays as a new permanent resident. The small sea turtle is blind and missing parts of her nose and jaw; therefore she...
Updated Jul 30, 2018 | Posted Apr 9, 2018 | Inspiration, Resident Animals
Ricky “Rufus” is Joined by Three New Great White Pelican Friends Many people know Rufus, the famous pelican from the Dolphin Tale movies. This role was actually played by a few different great white pelicans, including one named Ricky, who is now a...
Updated Jul 29, 2018 | Posted Mar 22, 2018 | Announcements, Resident Animals
Clearwater Marine Aquarium mourns the loss of one of our family members, Cooper. Cooper was a 17-year-old North American river otter who brightened the lives of our team and guests. He inspired those who knew him with his spirit, determination and irresistible charm....
Updated Dec 23, 2018 | Posted Dec 22, 2017 | Education, Resident Animals
Enjoy this holiday poem highlighting our mission, our residents, and rescue stories. T’was the day of Winter’s Rescue, when right along the shore A crab trap was seen, moving and moving some more; A little dolphin was trapped, the rope wrapped ‘round her tail, CMA...
Updated Oct 23, 2018 | Posted Nov 2, 2017 | Resident Animals
Nick Makes His Pick for the 2018 World Series Nicholas is back with another winning prediction for the 2018 World Series. Nick made his pick between the Boston Red Sox and Los Angeles Dodgers for the championship. The rescued bottlenose dolphin did not hesitate when...
Updated Jul 30, 2018 | Posted Apr 4, 2017 | Resident Animals
Nicholas the dolphin is on an extraordinary winning streak of sports predictions with his third correct pick in a row. On April 3, 2017, we watched Nicholas pick the University of North Carolina to win the NCAA College Basketball Men’s National Championship. Nicholas...