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Clearwater Marine Aquarium's Rescue Team responded to a distressed dolphin calf on Clearwater Beach today. The calf was found entangled in the line of a crab trap near Pier 60. Although the mother had left the area, the team attempted a release with careful monitoring by boat to give it a chance to reconnect with its mother in the wild. Unfortunately, upon release, the animal struggled to swim in the open water. After consultation with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the calf was transported to the closest authorized Marine Mammal Stranding Network facility that was open for rehabilitation, SeaWorld Orlando. Thank you to Clearwater law enforcement, lifeguards and the public who quickly cooperated to give the animal and our Rescue Team the space needed.
Activities authorized by NOAA under MMPA Section 112c.
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We believe in preserving our environment while inspiring the human spirit through leadership in the rescue, rehabilitation, and release of marine life; environmental education; research; and conservation. We are a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization.
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Clearwater Marine Aquarium's Rescue Team responded to a distressed dolphin calf on Clearwater Beach today. The calf was found entangled in the line of a crab trap near Pier 60. Although the mother had left the area, the team attempted a release with careful monitoring by boat to give it a chance to reconnect with its mother in the wild. Unfortunately, upon release, the animal struggled to swim in the open water. After consultation with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the calf was transported to the closest authorized Marine Mammal Stranding Network facility that was open for rehabilitation, SeaWorld Orlando. Thank you to Clearwater law enforcement, lifeguards and the public who quickly cooperated to give the animal and our Rescue Team the space needed.
Activities authorized by NOAA under MMPA Section 112c.
Donate and support CMA at HelpCMA.org!
© 2022 Clearwater Marine Aquarium
We believe in preserving our environment while inspiring the human spirit through leadership in the rescue, rehabilitation, and release of marine life; environmental education; research; and conservation. We are a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization.
facebook.com/ClearwaterMarineAquarium
instagram.com/cmaquarium
twitter.com/CMAquarium
pinterest.com/cmaquarium
cmaquarium.org
