BE A PART OF IT... CMA IN 2017

by Clearwater Marine Aquarium

Clearwater Marine Aquarium is dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation and release of sick and injured marine animals. Every animal that comes through our doors arrives because it was found suffering from an illness or severe injury in the wild. 

  • Most of our animals were found by local residents, fisherman, park rangers or visitors to the area
  • We have a 24-hour emergency stranding line to report a marine animal emergency
  • Once the animal arrives at our hospital, CMA biologists, veterinarians and volunteers create a rehabilitation plan specifically targeted to its injury or illness
  • Our ultimate goal is to release all animals back into the wild but sometimes it would not be in the animal's best interest. For example an animal may have an injury that, once healed, prevents it from effective food collection or escape from predators. Some very young animals may be separated from their parent too early and are unable to learn survival skills to flourish on their own

CMA works with agencies such as National Marine Fisheries and Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission to determine if an animal can be released. If release is not possible, it becomes a permanent member of the CMA resident family and serves as an ambassador for its species, to help us promote environmental conservation. 

*Calendars will ship in late October, we can mail internationally