Clearwater Marine Aquarium unveils its newest resident this week, a new species for CMA - an Octopus vulgaris, also known as the common octopus. The post New Octopus Exhibit Introduced at Clearwater Marine Aquarium appeared first on Clearwater Marine Aquarium ..read more

CLEARWATER, FL (April 19, 2024)– Two endangered green sea turtles, Challah and Gypsum, were successfully released back into the Gulf of Mexico yesterday (April 18) after undergoing extensive rehabilitation at Clearwater Marine Aquarium. The post After Months of Rehabilitation, Endangered Green Sea Turtles Returned to Gulf of Mexico by Clearwater Marine Aquarium appeared first on Clearwater Marine Aquarium ..read more

Clearwater Marine Aquarium is pleased to announce the arrival of Opie, a young male North American river otter, to its Otter Oasis. Opie joins the CMA family, where he will reside alongside Walle, 13, and Boomer, 6 - two otters who have been captivating visitors since their arrival in 2012 and 2018, respectively. After several weeks of acclimation behind the scenes, Opie has now been introduced to Walle and Boomer where guests will be able to see him adjust to his new habitat. The post Clearwater Marine Aquarium Welcomes New North American River Otter, “Opie” to Otter Oasis appeared first on C ..read more

Amethyst is a juvenile, Kemp's ridley from Cedar Key who was accidentally caught by a fisherman and ingested two fish hooks. The hooks were successfully removed without the need for surgery by our staff veterinarian! We are hopeful for a quick recovery for Amethyst. The post Sea Turtle Hospital Patient – Amethyst appeared first on Clearwater Marine Aquarium ..read more

It’s almost May and that means it’s sea turtle nesting season, announces sea turtle biologists at Clearwater Marine Aquarium. The season officially begins April 15 and runs through Oct. 31 according to Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission(FWC), which is a critical time for sea turtles who continue their legacy and return to the original beach where they were born, to lay their eggs. The post Clearwater Marine Aquarium: April 15 Beginning of Sea Turtle Nesting Season appeared first on Clearwater Marine Aquarium ..read more

Clearwater Marine Aquarium will present SunSips by the Bay: An After-Hours Experience at Clearwater Marine Aquarium on April 26 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. where the 21 and over crowd can unwind by the bay. Sip refreshing cocktails, groove to live music, and explore the wonders of the aquarium under the stars. Join us for a night of happy hour vibes and aquatic enchantment at SunSips by the Bay. The post Clearwater Marine Aquarium Presents SunSips by the Bay April 26 appeared first on Clearwater Marine Aquarium ..read more

Clearwater Marine Aquarium, Florida’s marine life rescue center, announces it will now offer guests Weather Guarantees in partnership with Sensible Weather, the leading weather protection provider for travel and outdoor experiences. Through this partnership, CMA is the first aquarium to offer this first-of-its-kind protection. The post CLEARWATER MARINE AQUARIUM LAUNCHES WEATHER GUARANTEE WITH SENSIBLE WEATHER appeared first on Clearwater Marine Aquarium ..read more

Get ready for a day of family fun with hot dogs, popcorn and all of your favorite stadium snacks, as Clearwater Marine Aquarium brings baseball season under the sea with a Rays Day at CMA on Saturday, April 20 at 12:30 p.m. The post Celebrate Rays Day at Clearwater Marine Aquarium April 20 appeared first on Clearwater Marine Aquarium ..read more

Ruby is a juvenile green sea turtle who found washed ashore on March 24 in Volusia county. Due to space limitations, Ruby was transferred to CMA from Volusia County Marine Science Center to continue out the remainder of their rehabilitation. The post Sea Turtle Hospital Patient – Ruby appeared first on Clearwater Marine Aquarium ..read more

Peridot is a juvenile green sea turtle who found washed ashore on March 24 in Volusia county. Due to space limitations, Peridot was transferred to CMA from Volusia County Marine Science Center to continue out the remainder of their rehabilitation. The post Sea Turtle Hospital Patient – Peridot appeared first on Clearwater Marine Aquarium ..read more