Clearwater Marine Aquarium is a nonprofit marine animal rescue and rehabilitation center located in Clearwater, Florida, dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating, and releasing sick and injured marine animals while educating the public about ocean conservation. Home to rescued dolphins, sea turtles, river otters, and other marine life, the aquarium features the immersive Tales of Winter exhibit celebrating the inspiring journey of Winter, a rescued dolphin who became a global symbol of resilience after losing her tail fluke. The turtle program houses loggerhead, green, and Kemp's ridley sea turtles in dedicated exhibit areas, and the dolphin complex offers spectacular large-window underwater viewing. The aquarium conducts vital research on dolphin populations in the Gulf of Mexico, patrols miles of North Pinellas County beaches for sea turtle nesting, and collaborates with global scientific partners on marine mammal and manatee conservation, making every visit a contribution to meaningful wildlife protection.
