![]() The gel sleeve developed by CMA’s technicians is now being used regularly by many humans who are also fitted with prosthetics. The CMA was instrumental in developing the first prosthetic tail for injured dolphin Winter. This research enables CMA to work closely with many partners to discover groundbreaking technology that can aid injured marine mammals, sometimes even leading to breakthroughs in helping us humans. The Clearwater Aquarium also dedicates itself to being a leader in ocean environment and marine mammal research. These offer opportunities for budding biologists to immerse themselves in ocean exploration and study. There are many camps offered at the CMA for kids. Teaching the importance of ecology, conservation and environmental stewardship to visitors helps spread the word about the important work being done by CMA and other similar Aquariums and Centers around the world. The Aquarium also dedicates itself education. The Clearwater Marine Aquarium Is A Wonderful Place Of Learning The animals under care are treated as individual beings and are loved by the staff, sometimes making it difficult to say goodbye when it’s time for them to rejoin their wild friends and family. ![]() The Aquarium has a fully staffed hospital dedicated to helping these animals heal and get released back into the wild. Many local Clearwater residents, fishermen and park personnel find sick or injured wildlife and bring them to the Aquarium to be put on the road to recovery. “We continue to look at ways to make a positive impact on the animals we have in our care and throughout the world.Did you know that we have one of the finest marine wildlife rehabilitation and rescue centers in our area? The Clearwater Marine Aquarium (CMA) is dedicated to preserving our beautiful ocean environment while being dedicated to helping marine animals who are ill or injured to rehab and get back to the business of being wild sea creatures. He said visitors will continue to be attracted to the aquarium’s mission, which is unique in the industry. While the nonprofit depends on donations, grants and ticket sales, Handy said he is not concerned about the attendance drop. In 2022, the first year after Winter’s death, attendance at the aquarium fell 29% to 360,000, according to data provided by the aquarium. Handy said a goal in his first year as CEO is to continue highlighting this work to the world. The aquarium also cares for sea turtles, otters, pelicans and other marine animals, and operates an emergency medical center in Tarpon Springs’ Fred Howard Park for marine mammals that become beached or stranded in the gulf. Stone Dolphin Complex in 2020 tripled the amount of dolphin habitat from the former building. The recent expansion leaves room for more dolphins beyond the five who remain after Rex’s death. The deaths over the previous 20-year period included: Panama, 40, who died in 2013 after 12 years at the aquarium Indy, 9, who died in 2011 after 6 years at the aquarium and Sunset Sam, 21, who died in 2001 after 17 years there. ![]() The necropsy to determine cause of death is pending. Rex stopped eating three days before he died on Monday and had been on 24-hour care, Handy said. The National Marine Fisheries Service deemed Rex non-releasable due to significant hearing loss, according to the aquarium’s website. Rex, a smaller species called a rough-toothed dolphin, arrived at the aquarium in August 2020 after he was found stranded off of St. He was deemed non releasable due to hearing loss and other health concerns. He came to Clearwater Marine Aquarium in June 2020, a year after being found in shallow waters off Fiesta Key. 23, Hemmingway died at 37 years old of intestinal torsion. A preliminary report indicates that geriatric changes in PJ’s brain and Alzheimer’s-like behavior may have contributed to her death, but Alava said a final necropsy to confirm the cause is still pending. She died following “seizure-like behavior” and “a self-induced skull fracture” from swimming into a window within her habitat, according to interim media relations director Andrea Alava.
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