Dolphin Tale

Clearwater Marine Aquarium, Duke Energy bring clean energy to Pinellas County with new solar canopy

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Monday, September 12, 2022

The clean energy generated by the solar panels goes directly onto the grid to serve Duke Energy customers in Florida.

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  • The clean energy generated by the solar panels goes directly onto the grid to serve Duke Energy customers in Florida.
  • The Dolphin Solar Canopy at CMA is the latest solar facility contributing to Duke Energy's efforts to have 1,500 megawatts of solar generation in Florida by 2024.
  • CLEARWATER, Fla., Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Clearwater Marine Aquarium is now harvesting the power of the sun in collaboration with Duke Energy by installing 250 kWac solar photovoltaic panels for Florida customers.
  • The Dolphin Solar Canopy is located on the top floor of Clearwater Marine Aquarium's parking garage.

MULTI-GRAMMY AWARD-WINNING ARTIST HARRY CONNICK JR. LAUNCHES METAVERSE COMMUNITY THE NEUTRAL GROUND

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Thursday, March 10, 2022

The name, The Neutral Ground, comes from the grassy divides (medians) where Harry would hang out as a kid.

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  • The name, The Neutral Ground, comes from the grassy divides (medians) where Harry would hang out as a kid.
  • In the metaverse, The Neutral Ground is a community created and architected by Harry himself.
  • Today, registration for this ground-breaking community experience opens up to everyone, and Harry is excited to introduce Piano Party, the first of many projects and experiences to come on The Neutral Ground.
  • In addition, participants who sign up for Piano Party will get fast-tracked, priority access to Harry's new community, The Neutral Ground.

Clearwater Marine Aquarium Releases Winter the Dolphin's Ashes

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Thursday, January 13, 2022

"Our goal at Clearwater Marine Aquarium is always to rehabilitate rescued marine life so they can return to the wild.

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  • "Our goal at Clearwater Marine Aquarium is always to rehabilitate rescued marine life so they can return to the wild.
  • Winter was 16 years old when she died in the arms of her animal care team at Clearwater Marine Aquarium on November 11, 2021.
  • Clearwater 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.
  • The mission and potential to change people's lives differentiates Clearwater Marine Aquarium from any other aquarium in the world.

Clearwater Marine Aquarium Welcomes New Rescued Resident Dolphin Named "Apollo"

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Tuesday, December 14, 2021

CLEARWATER, Fla., Dec. 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Clearwater Marine Aquarium (CMA) is excited to announce it has been selected by National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) to be the forever home to a new rescued male dolphin.

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  • CLEARWATER, Fla., Dec. 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Clearwater Marine Aquarium (CMA) is excited to announce it has been selected by National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) to be the forever home to a new rescued male dolphin.
  • Resident bottlenose dolphins Hope, Nicholas, and rough-toothed dolphin Rudolph were all rescued during the month of December.
  • Stone Dolphin Complex where Winter the Dolphin once lived with resident dolphins Hope, PJ, Nicholas, and Hemingway.
  • The mission and potential to change people's lives differentiates Clearwater Marine Aquarium from any other aquarium in the world.

Clearwater Marine Aquarium Unveils Winter the Dolphin's New Home

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Wednesday, July 29, 2020

CLEARWATER, Fla., July 29, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Today, Clearwater Marine Aquarium fulfills its 14-year vision of providing a new habitat for Winter the Dolphin by unveiling the Dolphin Tale star's 1.5 million gallon Ruth and J. O.

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  • CLEARWATER, Fla., July 29, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Today, Clearwater Marine Aquarium fulfills its 14-year vision of providing a new habitat for Winter the Dolphin by unveiling the Dolphin Tale star's 1.5 million gallon Ruth and J. O.
  • "Each guest that comes through our doors allows us the ability to rescue, rehab, release, and care for our non-releasable resident marine animals."
  • This fall, CMA will open third-floor access to the Stone Complex with views of Clearwater Beach and the top of the dolphin habitats.
  • Sitting on Clearwater Bay, this habitat is minutes from the pristine sands of Clearwater Beach and 90-minutes from Orlando.

Page Development Group & Clearwater Marine Aquarium Unveil Newly-Renovated, Waterfront Hotel on Clearwater Beach

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Thursday, July 2, 2020

CLEARWATER, Fla., July 2, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Page Development Group and Clearwater Marine Aquarium (CMA) are proud to introduce Clearwater Beach's newest family-and-eco-friendly hotel, Winter the Dolphin's Beach Club , located at 655 S. Gulfview Blvd.

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  • CLEARWATER, Fla., July 2, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Page Development Group and Clearwater Marine Aquarium (CMA) are proud to introduce Clearwater Beach's newest family-and-eco-friendly hotel, Winter the Dolphin's Beach Club , located at 655 S. Gulfview Blvd.
  • Sitting on America's number one beach, this dolphin and marine life themed hotel features the inspiring dolphin made famous by the Dolphin Tale movies Winter.
  • "We are beyond excited to open this hotel to guests and offer them a very special experience that ties in with the mission of Clearwater Marine Aquarium," said Page Development Group President Steve Page.
  • Not only will guests feel good about the sustainability of their stay at Winter the Dolphin's Beach Club, they will be contributing to Clearwater Marine Aquarium's non-profit mission.

Winter the Dolphin Makes her Cameo Debut

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Saturday, April 4, 2020

CLEARWATER, Fla., April 4, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Winter the Dolphin and her friends from the Dolphin Tale movies are sending personalized video messages to friends and family when we all need it most.

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  • CLEARWATER, Fla., April 4, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Winter the Dolphin and her friends from the Dolphin Tale movies are sending personalized video messages to friends and family when we all need it most.
  • Winter the Dolphin is the first marine animal to be featured on the app designed for celebrity shout-outs.
  • Dr. Mary Frances Greene, Principal at Middlefork Primary School in Illinois, was one of the first 25 to respond.
  • The mission and potential to change people's lives differentiates Clearwater Marine Aquarium from any other aquarium in the world.

Emotional Reunion for Fisherman Who Rescued Winter the Dolphin

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Wednesday, December 11, 2019

Back then, she did not know that her Great Uncle, Jim Savage, was the fisherman who rescued the dolphin (in Mosquito Lagoon, Florida) who inspires her to keep fighting.

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  • Back then, she did not know that her Great Uncle, Jim Savage, was the fisherman who rescued the dolphin (in Mosquito Lagoon, Florida) who inspires her to keep fighting.
  • In fact, Grace learned that her Great Uncle Jim rescued Winter while reading the book "Winter's Tail: How One Little Dolphin Learned to Swim Again," a true-life story of Winter's rescue and rehab.
  • She had seen him depicted in Dolphin Tale, but incredibly, never knew it was him.
  • "Seeing this dolphin thriving has given Grace a reason to keep thriving as well."

Rescued Blind Sea Turtle, "Snorkel," Joins Winter the Dolphin from the Dolphin Tale Movies

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Friday, December 21, 2018

CLEARWATER, Fla., Dec. 21, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Clearwater Marine Aquarium (CMA), home to Winter the rescued dolphin from the movies Dolphin Tale and Dolphin Tale 2, welcomed a new rescued animal as a permanent resident.

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  • CLEARWATER, Fla., Dec. 21, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Clearwater Marine Aquarium (CMA), home to Winter the rescued dolphin from the movies Dolphin Tale and Dolphin Tale 2, welcomed a new rescued animal as a permanent resident.
  • The small rescued sea turtle is blind and missing parts of her nose and jaw; therefore she is unable to be released back into the wild.
  • The young sea turtle was found as a "washback," a term used to describe a baby sea turtle that washed ashore due to heavy winds and surf.
  • The sequel, Dolphin Tale 2, was released in September 2014 and features the incredible story of Hope, a young resident dolphin of CMA.