Winter, the dolphin's story of survival after injury that caused her to lose her tail, has impacted millions of people around the world. CMA is home to rescue dolphins, sea turtles, river otters, stingrays, a nurse shark, and more. Media Contact: Kelsy Long, Clearwater Marine Aquarium, or via cell at 410.507.1453.Ĭlearwater Marine Aquarium (CMA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit working marine rescue center dedicated to preserving our marine life and environment while inspiring the human spirit through leadership in education, research, rescue, rehabilitation and release. Guests are able to visit him in his new home at Clearwater Marine Aquarium's Ruth & J.O. Please join us in welcoming him to our family!"Īpollo is a little over 6-feet long and weighs approximately 200 lbs. "As a working marine life hospital we are committed to providing the best care possible to each and every animal that needs our help, and we are honored that National Marine Fisheries chose us as the best home possible for Apollo. James "Buddy" Powell, Executive Director. "It is because of the wonderful team work, respect, and professionalism executed by each organization that took part in Apollo's rescue that he is able to take advantage of this second chance at life," said Dr.
"Due to their history for providing excellent care for rescued marine life and especially dolphins who exhibit hearing loss, Clearwater Marine Aquarium was selected as Apollo's permanent home," said Dr. Erin Fougères, NOAA Fisheries Marine Mammal Stranding Program Administrator. Due to his hearing loss, NMFS determined Apollo was not a candidate for release." "Unfortunately a hearing test performed by the National Marine Mammal Foundation (NMMF) revealed that Apollo has atypical hearing loss compromising his ability to echolocate. "After nearly seven months of intensive treatment and rehabilitation, Apollo's health improved and we had every hope that he would make a complete recovery and be able to return to his natural environment," said Jon Peterson, VP of Zoological Operations at SeaWorld Orlando and Head of the SeaWorld Orlando Rescue Team. Given his condition and in consultation with NOAA Fisheries, a decision was made to transport the dolphin for rehabilitation at SeaWorld Orlando. Rescuers observed that Apollo was thin and had visible parasites on his dorsal fin, pectoral fins, and fluke.
Unlike Winter, who was found entangled in a crab trap swimming in Mosquito Lagoon, Apollo was discovered on the beach. On May 15, 2021, Apollo stranded on Playalinda Beach, Fla., approximately 20 miles from where Winter the Dolphin was rescued in 2005. Stone Dolphin Complex where Winter the Dolphin once lived with resident dolphins Hope, PJ, Nicholas, and Hemingway. Named "Apollo" after his place of rescue on Florida's Space Coast, the 2-year old dolphin will reside at CMA's Ruth & J.O. December truly is our magical month at CMA." Resident bottlenose dolphins Hope, Nicholas, and rough-toothed dolphin Rudolph were all rescued during the month of December. "Coming off the heels of Winter's rescue anniversary on December 11 th and her death in November, this new dolphin is a burst of new life and energy that our team is so excited to embrace. "We are overjoyed to welcome a new family member to CMA," said Kelly Martin, VP of Zoological Care. For additional information, view the East Coast report and map.Clearwater Marine Aquarium welcomes Apollo, a new rescued resident dolphin Along the Florida East Coast over the past week, K. brevis was not observed.For additional information, view the Northwest Coast report and map. In Northwest Florida over the past week, K. brevis was not observed.For additional information, view the Southwest Coast report and map. In Southwest Florida over the past week, K. brevis was observed at background to very low concentrations in Pinellas County, background concentrations in Hillsborough County, background to low concentrations in Manatee County, background to medium concentrations in Sarasota County, low to medium concentrations in Charlotte County, background to high concentrations in Lee County, very low to low concentrations in and offshore of Collier County, and background to high concentrations in and offshore of Monroe County.Bloom concentrations (>100,000 cells/liter) were present in 25 samples: five in Sarasota County, one in Charlotte County, 15 in Lee County, and four from and offshore of Monroe County. The red tide organism, Karenia brevis, was detected in 91 samples from and offshore of Southwest Florida over the past week. Florida Youth Conservation Centers Network.
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