On May 15, 2021, Apollo was stranded on Playalinda Beach, Fla., approximately 20 miles from where Winter the Dolphin was rescued in 2005. Stone Dolphin Complex where Winter the Dolphin once lived with resident dolphins Hope, PJ, Nicholas, and Hemingway. Named “Apollo” after his place of rescue on Florida’s Space Coast, the 2-year old dolphin will reside at CMA’s Ruth & J.O. December truly is our magical month at CMA.” Resident bottlenose dolphins Hope, Nicholas, and rough-toothed dolphin Rudolph were all rescued during the month of December. “Coming off the heels of Winter’s rescue anniversary on December 11th and her death in November, this new dolphin is a burst of new life and energy that our team is so excited to embrace. “We are overjoyed to welcome a new family member to CMA,” said Kelly Martin, VP of Zoological Care.
CMA to be the forever home to a new rescued male dolphin 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. Her story, 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. “Returning Winter to her natural home is a poetic ending to her incredible 16-year journey and we couldn’t think of a better way to lay her spirit to rest,” said Powell. In a final tribute to her, CMA staff will release her ashes into the Gulf of Mexico this January. Returning her to the seaĪfter her necropsy, Winter’s body was cremated. A percentage of the song proceeds go toward supporting Clearwater Marine Aquarium’s mission. This song is available on iTunes, Apple Music, and Spotify. “In Our Hearts, You’ll Be.” – Red Marker 28.
Legacy SongĪ song made just for Winter the Dolphin. The remaining funds are reinvested to safeguard indefinite support of CMA. Beginning January 2022, gifts to Winter’s Endowment are invested, and a portion of the annual income for the investment is used to address any immediate needs. “Through a collaboration with the Community Foundation of Tampa Bay, this permanent endowment establishes a long-term sustainability strategy for the future of our organization,” said Powell. CMA encourages the community and fans of CMA to bring notes, cards, and share their stories about how she impacted their lives, or those of a loved one, to a memorial onsite beginning December 26 next to the old Winter Zone where she spent most of her life. Winter inspired so many people across the globe. Throughout her life, CMA captured 360-degree videos of Winter and countless 2-D images which will be produced into a virtual reality immersive experience that guests will be able to visit onsite in CMA’s Virtual Reality theater starting January 2022. “We have the technology available to us where guests will be able to virtually swim with Winter and experience her personality as if she were still alive,” said Powell. For those of us who loved Winter, I’m proud to announce that Winter will live on in the physical world as well as the digital world so her signature tweet, demeanor, and personality can never be forgotten,” said President Dr. “When a loved one passes there is a very real fear that we will forget the sound of their voice or even the way they walked. Clearwater Marine Aquarium staff and volunteers work each day to rescue marine life and provide the most advanced and effective care to maximize the opportunity to return sick or injured animals to their homes. On the 16th anniversary of her rescue, CMA will honor Winter the Dolphin’s legacy. The marine life rescue center is home to Marine Life featured, in the Dolphin Tale movies, filmed on location in Clearwater, Florida - just 90 minutes from Orlando. Fort Myers – Islands, Beaches & NeighborhoodsĬome be inspired and learn about the ongoing work of rescue, rehabilitation, and release at Clearwater Marine Aquarium.
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