
Join us in celebration of Sea Turtle Awareness Day on April 5!
About the Event
Celebrate Sea Turtle Awareness Day on April 5, 2025, at Clearwater Marine Aquarium from 10am through 2pm! The Sea Turtle Conservation Program at CMA will be preparing for sea turtle nesting season with nest stake painting, custom Protect the Nest plaques, and so much more! We will also have many sea turtle conservation partners and CMA teams joining us with additional information to help protect sea turtles and their habitats.
This event is included with your general admission at Clearwater Marine Aquarium.
Schedule of Activities:
- Dolphin Complex Level 1 – 10am-2pm – CMA Sea Turtle Conservation Program Demonstrations and Activities
CMA’s Sea Turtle Conservation Program will be joined by CMA Rescue Team, Sea Turtle Rehab and turtle conservation partners from around Tampa Bay.
Participating Partners:
- The Florida Aquarium
- Keep Pinellas Beautiful
- Synergy
- Water Warriors
- Trash Turtles
- Indian Rocks Beach Trash Tribe
- ACE Hardware
- Sea Turtle Trackers
- Treasure Island Beach Ambassadors
- ASPCA
Ways to Support Sea Turtle Conservation
Register for Our Inaugural Sea Turtle Awareness Day Virtual 5K!

Register for Clearwater Marine Aquarium’s inaugural Sea Turtle Awareness Day Virtual 5K, and help support CMA’s sea turtle conservation efforts! Whether you’re running, walking, or simply showing your support, your participation will help make a difference for sea turtles!
Protect a Sea Turtle Nest With a Personalized Plaque This Sea Turtle Season!
The plaque with your personalized message will be placed at one of our nests for the duration of the 2025 season. In addition to photos of your plaque, you will also receive monthly updates on nesting season from our nesting team, and, at the end of the season, you will receive an update on your nest as well as your personalized plaque to keep!

Enter For a Chance to Win a Sea Turtle Nesting Package!
Win great prizes and support sea turtles!
Package #1: Ride-A-Long opportunity with us at STCP

Learn how Clearwater Marine Aquarium protects sea turtle hatchlings by going on a ride-along with Sea Turtle Conservation Staff and naming your own Protect the Nest plaque!
Ride-along with CMA’s Sea Turtle Conservation Program staff one morning during Sea Turtle Nesting season, available between the months of May-August. Maximum of two people. You will be riding under typical Florida weather, please prepare to expect high weather temperature (80°F and above), humidity and possible rain. Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
Package #2: Protect the Nests
The plaque with your personalized message will be placed at one of our nests for the duration of the 2024 season. In addition to photos of your plaque, you will also receive monthly updates on nesting season from our nesting team, and, at the end of the season, you will receive an update on your nest as well as your personalized plaque to keep!
Protect a sea turtle nest with a personalized plaque! This plaque with your personalized message will be placed at a hatchling nest for the 2024 season. In addition to photos of your plaque, you will also receive monthly updates on nesting season from our nesting team, and, at the end of the season, you will receive an update on your nest as well as your personalized plaque to keep!
Raffle tickets will be available during the event.
Donate Any Amount to Support Sea Turtle Conservation
Sea turtle nesting season is just around the corner. From May 1 through October 31, Clearwater Marine Aquarium is responsible for surveying 21 miles of sandy beach along the Pinellas County shoreline for sea turtle nesting activity. All species of sea turtle are threatened or endangered, which is why it’s critical that we protect them.
You can help by donating today!
Lake Belleview Cleanup event
Come Join Clearwater Marine Aquarium’s Sea Turtle Nesting Team for a lake cleanup! Get the chance to learn about sea turtle conservation and how you can help our local sea turtle population.
April 5, 2025, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Lake Belleview
1426 S M.L.K. Jr Ave
Clearwater, Florida 33756 United States
Event Includes:
- Raffle Prizes
- Personalize a Sea Turtle Nesting Stake
- Photo Opportunities
- And Much More!
Participating Partners:
- City of Clearwater
- Community Service Foundation
- Amigos de las Tortugas
- Tampa Bay Kayak Anglers
Date
April 5, 2025 10:00 am – 2:00 pmThis special event is included with General Admission at Clearwater Marine Aquarium!