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What is the responsibility of the Clearwater Marine Aquarium Aquatic Biology department?

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The Aquatic Biology department is responsible for all resident sea turtles, various elasmobranchs, a variety of fish species, and some small ambassador animals. Their responsibilities include diet preparation, medication administration, training, observations, research, habitat maintenance, enrichment, water quality, and husbandry procedures.

Supported by FWC Marine Turtle Permits.

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Who are the members of the Aquatic Biology department?

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Scott DeJesus - Sea Turtle & Aquatic Biology Manager
Chrissy Halladay, Emma Jones - Senior Sea Turtle & Aquatic Biologist
Sam Sullivan, Krysta Amour, Dayten French - Associate Sea Turtle and Aquatic Biologist

Department Listings

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What are the contact details for the Aquatic Biology team?

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Emails:
residentaquatics@cmaquarium.org
sdejesus@cmaquarium.org
challaday@cmaquarium.org
ejones@cmaquarium.org
ssullivan@cmaquarium.org
karmour@cmaquarium.org
dfrench@cmaquarium.org
Extension: 727-441-1790 x2226, x2281, x2226, x2226, x2226, x2226

Department Phone Numbers & Emails

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What are the rules regarding attire and etiquette for the Aquatic Biology department?

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For the department, rules include wearing closed-toe, low-heeled shoes, a silicone ring on the ring finger, a waterproof watch, pulling back hair, wearing approved hats with the Clearwater Marine Aquarium logo, and following specific guidelines for nails. Jewelry is restricted, and a specific dress code must be adhered to.

Department Attire & Etiquette

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What is the policy regarding taking photos during shifts?

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Photos should not be taken on shift without prior permission from staff. After receiving permission, photos must be sent to the Aquatic Biology Volunteer or Intern Coordinator for approval before posting on social media. Specific verbiage must be included when posting photos with sea turtles.

Photo Policy

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What are the safety protocols around exhibits and animals?

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Safety guidelines include wearing non-slip rubber soled shoes, handling equipment with caution, being aware of potential dangers, and refraining from interacting with resident animals without staff permission. Certain actions like entering habitats without permission or having personal conversations during sessions are strictly prohibited.

Safety Protocols around Exhibits and Animals

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Who are the resident sea turtles at Clearwater Marine Aquarium?

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Bailey - Green Sea Turtle (Chelonia mydas) Male
Max - Kemp’s Ridley (Lepidochelys kempii) Male
Rob - Kemp’s Ridley (Lepidochelys kempii) Male

Resident Sea Turtles

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Rob - Species, Sex, Age, Habitat

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Kemp’s Ridley (Lepidochelys kempii), Male, Adult, Turtle Bayou

Rob was rescued on September 3, 2001 as a juvenile.

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Rob - Injuries and Non-releasable Status

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Blind in one eye, farsighted in the other, old jaw wound, rhombus sliced to bone, troubles foraging, deemed non-releasable

Injuries sustained caused difficulties for Rob to find food in the wild.

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Cocoa - Species, Sex, Age, Habitat

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Green Sea Turtle (Chelonia mydas), Male, Adult, Turtle Bayou

Cocoa was found floating near the Hanlover Canal.

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Cocoa - Injuries and Non-releasable Status

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Deep propeller damage to head, right front flipper, plastron, broken ulna, fractured radius, ruptured right eye, severed maxilla, blind, deemed non-releasable

Cocoa’s head injuries left him blind and unable to be released.

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Harold - Species, Sex, Age, Habitat

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Green Sea Turtle (Chelonia mydas), Male, Sub-adult, Turtle Bayou

Harold was found crawling on the beach on July 18th, 2010.

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Harold - Neurologic Issues and Non-releasable Status

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Mild fibropapilloma virus, tumors removed, neurologic issues affecting eyesight, brain does not process information correctly, deemed non-releasable

Harold was unable to successfully forage for food due to his neurologic issues.

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Stubby - Species, Sex, Age, Habitat

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Green Sea Turtle (Chelonia mydas), Female, Adult, Mavis

Stubby was rescued by Florida Marine Research Institute.

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Stubby - Injuries and Non-releasable Status

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Missing front flippers, trouble swimming and diving, spends time at water surface, deemed non-releasable

Stubby’s injuries from entanglement left her unable to swim and dive properly.

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Titus - Species, Sex, Age, Habitat

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Green Sea Turtle (Chelonia mydas), Female, Adult, Mavis

Titus was transported to MOTE to test her adaptability to deep-water environments.

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Titus - Injuries and Non-releasable Status

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Old propeller injury, buoyancy disorder, unable to remain submerged, deemed non-releasable

Titus was returned to the Clearwater Marine Aquarium to become a permanent member.

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Cupid - Species, Sex, Age, Habitat

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Green Sea Turtle (Chelonia mydas), Female, Sub-adult, Mavis

Cupid was found stranded with abrasions on her face and missing part of her flipper.

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Cupid - Injuries and Non-releasable Status

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Abrasions on face, missing part of rear flipper, buoyancy disorder, unsuccessful therapies, deemed non-releasable

Cupid’s buoyancy disorder could not be corrected with therapies.

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Ula - Species, Sex, Age, Habitat

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Green Sea Turtle (Chelonia mydas), Female, Sub-adult, Mavis

Ula was found by a boater floating offshore in Pinellas County.

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Ula - Injuries and Unique Shell

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Buoyancy disorder, shell trauma, unique hump-shaped shell, deemed releasable

Ula’s shell is shaped like a hump, and she is one of the liveliest turtles in the aquarium.

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Ula

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Loggerhead Sea Turtle (Carretta caretta)

Ula was found by a boater floating offshore in Pinellas County on April 2nd 2013.

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Snorkel

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Loggerhead Sea Turtle (Carretta caretta)

Snorkel is a Loggerhead sea turtle who joined the Clearwater Marine Aquarium family on November 1st, 2018.

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Daphne

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Green Sea Turtle (Chelonia mydas)

Daphne is a green sea turtle that originally stranded on Dog Island in Franklin County, Florida in January 2018.

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Boba

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Green Sea Turtle (Chelonia mydas)

Boba joined the CMA family in December of 2021.

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Thelma

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Nurse Shark (Ginglymostoma cirratum)

Thelma is a resident nurse shark that was originally born in the wild.

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