Clearwater Marine Aquarium Welcomes New North American River Otter, “Opie” to...
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,...
View ArticleAfter Months of Rehabilitation, Endangered Green Sea Turtles Returned to Gulf...
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...
View ArticleNew Octopus Exhibit Introduced at Clearwater Marine Aquarium
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...
View ArticleClearwater Marine Aquarium Presents a Toast to Mom With Mother’s Day Brunch
Clearwater Marine Aquarium will present a toast to mom with a special “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” inspired Mother’s Day Brunch on Sunday, May 12 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. The post Clearwater Marine Aquarium...
View Article“Superheroes of Manatee Conservation” Featured June 6 At Clearwater Marine...
Clearwater Marine Aquarium will present its second in a series of “Echoes of the Ocean: A Marine Life Speaker Series, with its second presentation, “Superheroes of Manatee Conservation” on June 6 from...
View ArticleClearwater Marine Aquarium to Present Lights by the Bay: Diving Into...
Clearwater Marine Aquarium will host the ultimate celebration under the setting sun with its third drone light show, Lights by the Bay: Diving Into Celebration on Saturday, June 15, from 6:30 to 9:30...
View ArticleWatch Out for Marine Life Memorial Day Weekend, Cautions Clearwater Marine...
With Memorial Day Weekend here, and more boaters on the waterways, Clearwater Marine Aquarium offers advice for boaters to have a safe experience for themselves, as well as marine life in the ocean and...
View ArticleNew Publication Standardizes the Vernacular Names for Manatees
A new publication in the journal, Caribbean Naturalist, has standardized the vernacular names for manatees throughout North, Central, and South America. The research, titled "What's in a name?...
View ArticleChillout with Capybaras at Clearwater Marine Aquarium!
Starting June 8, Clearwater Marine Aquarium will host three, 8-week-old capybaras in a new Capybara Chillout event, in partnership with Amazing Animals, Inc. Join us in welcoming these adorable...
View ArticleFive Sea Turtles Released by CMA After Rehabilitation
Clearwater Marine Aquarium is excited to announce that five of its rescued green sea turtles have been released after receiving care from CMA rehabilitation and veterinary teams. Each of their stories...
View ArticleClearwater Marine Aquarium Rolls Out AquaSkate Family Roller-Skating Party
Join Clearwater Marine Aquarium on Saturday, July 13, as we transform the Aquarium into a neon paradise that recreates the ‘80s. Lace up your skates and hit the rink for some freestyle fun in front of...
View ArticleIt’s Shark Week at Clearwater Marine Aquarium!
Clearwater Marine Aquarium will present its Shark Week lineup for the week of July 7-14 and it’s got quite a bite to it. CMA will introduce guests to one of its new veterinarians, Dr. Chelsea Anderson,...
View ArticleClearwater Marine Aquarium Documents Rare Leatherback Turtle Hatchlings
Clearwater Marine Aquarium's sea turtle nesting team documented a rare Leatherback sea turtle nest in Pinellas County back in May. Last week the CMA team found that the Leatherback turtle nest had...
View ArticleClearwater Marine Aquarium to Present Aquatic Luau, Aug. 17
Experience a tropical luau at Clearwater Marine Aquarium’s end-of-summer Aquatic Luau celebration. Enjoy live entertainment, Hawaiian cuisine and marine life in an enchanting atmosphere Saturday, Aug....
View ArticleLearn About Sea Turtle Conservation with Clearwater Marine Aquarium’s New VIP...
Clearwater Marine Aquarium’s Sea Turtle Conservation Team is now hosting VIP Ride-Alongs Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings through Sept. 20. Join two of CMA’s sea turtle nesting biologists on their...
View ArticleNew Immersive Movies at Clearwater Marine Aquarium Invite Guests Underwater...
Clearwater Marine Aquarium will offer two new movies next week - “Turtle Odyssey” and “T-Rex,” beginning Saturday, Aug. 17. The 25-minute-long movies will run between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m., as an added...
View ArticleClearwater Marine Aquarium’s Manatee Rehabilitation Center Is Now Open
Clearwater Marine Aquarium opened its Manatee Rehabilitation Center today, heralding a significant milestone for the Aquarium. This state-of-the-art facility will help accommodate the surge in manatees...
View Article“Coffee with a Cause” Manatee Coffee and Clearwater Marine Aquarium Partner...
Manatee Coffee, the Florida-founded coffee company and original “Coffee with a Cause,” has proudly partnered with Clearwater Marine Aquarium to support the highly anticipated opening of its new Manatee...
View ArticleClearwater Marine Aquarium Honors Hispanic Heritage Month with Latin Night,...
In honor of Hispanic Heritage month, Clearwater Marine Aquarium is pleased to present Latin Night on Saturday, Sept. 21 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Experience the sizzling rhythm of the night at this...
View ArticleInspirational Guests to be Honored at Clearwater Marine Aquarium Awards...
Join Clearwater Marine Aquarium for a magical and inspiring afternoon as seven amazing young people receive awards for overcoming challenges and sharing their stories of hope on Saturday, Sept. 14 from...
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