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News from The Florida Aquarium

Contact The Florida Aquarium: communications@flaquarium.org

September 20, 2024

Join Otis’ Journey: The Florida Aquarium Releases Rehabilitated Sea Turtle Back into the Atlantic Ocean

Tampa, FL (September 19, 2024) – After six months of dedicated care at The Florida Aquarium’s Sea Turtle Rehabilitation Center in Apollo Beach, FL, Otis, a juvenile green sea turtle, made its way home to the Atlantic Ocean this week…

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From left to right: Ken Hagan, Darryl Shaw, Bruce Bodine, Roger German in front of a check for $3 Million held by divers in the habitat behind them

August 23, 2024

The Florida Aquarium Secures $3 Million Gift from The Mosaic Company for Expansion

Tampa, FL – (August 23, 2024) The Florida Aquarium is celebrating a significant milestone in its current $45 million expansion project, thanks to a generous $3 million donation from The Mosaic Company. As part of this partnership, Mosaic becomes the…

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The Florida Aquarium and Coppertail Brewing Coral Haze pale can cans and glass

August 16, 2024

Sip to Save the Reefs: Coral Haze Returns with a Renewed Purpose

Tampa, FL (August 16, 2024) – Raise a glass to coral conservation! Coppertail Brewing is supporting The Florida Aquarium with the relaunch of Coral Haze, a beloved pale ale with a mission. The crisp and refreshing beer is now available…

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Pepsi Truck in front of The Florida Aquarium entrance with the manta ray statue

August 15, 2024

The Florida Aquarium Announces New Partnership with PepsiCo

Tampa, FL – (August 15, 2024) The Florida Aquarium, one of the nation’s premier conservation-focused public aquariums, today announced a 5-year agreement with PepsiCo, a global leader in the food and beverage industry, to be the Aquarium’s exclusive non-alcoholic beverage…

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Four female employees from The Florida Aquarium standing in the Atlantic ocean holding green sea turtles to release after successful rehab

August 1, 2024

The Florida Aquarium Rehabilitates and Releases Eight Sea Turtles Back to the Atlantic Ocean

Ormond Beach, FL (June 26, 2024) – After three months of intensive care at The Florida Aquarium’s Sea Turtle Rehabilitation Center in Apollo Beach, FL, eight juvenile green sea turtles will be making their way home to the waters of…

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yellow, green, blue reusable cup with straw that says The Florida Aquarium

July 4, 2024

The Florida Aquarium Joins the July Plastic Free Ecochallenge

Tampa, FL (July 4, 2024) – As a conservation-based aquarium and leader in creating a more sustainable world, The Florida Aquarium is proud to support the Plastic Free Ecochallenge throughout July. The Aquarium joins other zoos, aquariums, educational institutions, and…

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Maori Wrasse and Yellowtail Fusilier

June 21, 2024

The Florida Aquarium Unveils Stunning Transformation of its Second-Largest Habitat

Tampa, FL (June 21, 2024) — Today, The Florida Aquarium is unveiling the successful transformation of its second-largest habitat into a vibrant Indo-Pacific wonderland. Over the past week, the Aquarium has said “g’day” to thousands of new fish, introducing them…

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Young SCUBA diver waving at woman during dive

June 14, 2024

Young Divers Successfully SCUBA Certified at The Florida Aquarium’s Unique Summer Camp

Tampa, FL (June 14, 2024) — The Florida Aquarium is proud to announce that all campers participating in its summer SCUBA certification program have successfully earned their Open Water NAUI SCUBA Diver certification, achieving a remarkable 100% success rate. Today…

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Three teenage girls building/soldering the ROV with instructor watching

June 13, 2024

Local Partners Unite to Inspire Future Female Leaders in STEM

Tampa, FL (June 10, 2024)— The Florida Aquarium and the Museum of Science & Industry (MOSI) are teaming up with Hillsborough County Public Schools and ZooTampa at Lowry Park to inspire young girls in middle and high school to pursue…

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cownose stingray eating a fish from a woman's hand

May 26, 2024

Dive into The Florida Aquarium’s New Exclusive Encounter: Stingray Feeding Experience

Tampa, FL (May 26, 2024) – The Florida Aquarium is inviting guests to dive into the fascinating world of aquatic life with its newest immersive encounter: Stingray Feeding Experience. During this exclusive adventure—which launches on Tuesday, May 28—guests will go…

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