In 2020, Clearwater Marine Aquarium opened an $80 million expansion including a brand new 1.5 million-gallon water dolphin habitat providing CMA with the ability to care for more rescued and non-releasable dolphins.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. Her story of overcoming the loss of her tail flukes after being entangled in a crab trap, as told in Dolphin Tale and Dolphin Tale 2, resulted in a $2 billion impact to Pinellas County from 2012 to 2015 when the rest of the country was coming out of a recession. Winter the Dolphin inspired millions across the world with her message of perseverance. Necropsy results indicated the ultimate cause of Winter's death was an intestinal torsion – essentially, Winter's intestines had twisted.Ĭlearwater Marine Aquarium will continue to honor Winter's legacy with an onsite memorial, virtual reality experiences, and an endowment to safeguard indefinite support of CMA. Winter was 16 years old when she died in the arms of her animal care team at Clearwater Marine Aquarium on November 11, 2021. Flower petals of roses and orchids were released into the Gulf and the team blew bubbles, honoring one of Winter's favorite enrichment activities. The ashes were released by Martin and Veterinarian Dr. ![]() Coast Guard began the ceremony-at-sea followed by a poem read.
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