Uploaded June 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Today, Clearwater Marine Aquarium (CMA) welcomed four female rough-toothed dolphins into its care.
CMA has served as the first responders for marine mammals and animals for decades. Recognizing the vital role CMA plays in marine mammal rescue and its expertise with rough-toothed dolphins, CMA and Gulf World, an aquarium located in Panama City Beach, FL., worked collaboratively in relocating these marine mammals.
CMA’s animal care team first ensured the marine animals were stable for transport and prepared for their transfer to Clearwater. The four dolphins -- Doris, Kitana, Dagny and Wren -- are estimated to be 28, 18, 10 and 5 years of age.
These four rough-toothed dolphins have been deemed non-releasable by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) after stranding and are not able to be released back into the wild.
CMA is committed to its mission to rescue marine life. Rescue comes in many forms, and we remain steadfast in our mission to provide exceptional care for all marine animals at CMA.
The dolphins will be under observation and evaluation as they adjust to their new environment. As a facility dedicated to animal health and welfare, CMA’s veterinary and animal care teams will monitor the health and behavior of the four rough-toothed dolphins to ensure their well-being and successful acclimation.
Once the dolphins have successfully acclimated, CMA will announce next steps, including an introduction to the other resident dolphins. CMA is currently the only aquarium in the United States that cares for rough-toothed dolphins. The addition of these dolphins will bring CMA’s total cetacean population to nine dolphins, which guests will see when they visit the Ruth & J.O. Stone Dolphin Complex.
Stay tuned for more updates on the rough-toothed dolphins! You can help support their care by visiting Clearwater Marine Aquarium or donating at cmaquarium.org/donate org today!
© 2025 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.
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Today, Clearwater Marine Aquarium (CMA) welcomed four female rough-toothed dolphins into its care.
CMA has served as the first responders for marine mammals and animals for decades. Recognizing the vital role CMA plays in marine mammal rescue and its expertise with rough-toothed dolphins, CMA and Gulf World, an aquarium located in Panama City Beach, FL., worked collaboratively in relocating these marine mammals.
CMA’s animal care team first ensured the marine animals were stable for transport and prepared for their transfer to Clearwater. The four dolphins -- Doris, Kitana, Dagny and Wren -- are estimated to be 28, 18, 10 and 5 years of age.
These four rough-toothed dolphins have been deemed non-releasable by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) after stranding and are not able to be released back into the wild.
CMA is committed to its mission to rescue marine life. Rescue comes in many forms, and we remain steadfast in our mission to provide exceptional care for all marine animals at CMA.
The dolphins will be under observation and evaluation as they adjust to their new environment. As a facility dedicated to animal health and welfare, CMA’s veterinary and animal care teams will monitor the health and behavior of the four rough-toothed dolphins to ensure their well-being and successful acclimation.
Once the dolphins have successfully acclimated, CMA will announce next steps, including an introduction to the other resident dolphins. CMA is currently the only aquarium in the United States that cares for rough-toothed dolphins. The addition of these dolphins will bring CMA’s total cetacean population to nine dolphins, which guests will see when they visit the Ruth & J.O. Stone Dolphin Complex.
Stay tuned for more updates on the rough-toothed dolphins! You can help support their care by visiting Clearwater Marine Aquarium or donating at cmaquarium.org/donate org today!
© 2025 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
tiktok.com/@cmaquarium
cmaquarium.org
