This event will be postponed and rescheduled for a later date in November due to impacts from Hurricane Helene and Milton.
Join us for an exclusive screening of the highly acclaimed PBS docuseries Hope in the Water, followed by a panel discussion and reception at CMA!
About the Event
Join us for this special screening and reception to celebrate the launch of Hope in the Water, a three-part PBS docuseries that travels the globe spotlighting trailblazing fishers, water farmers, and environmental activists who are discovering new and ancient practices that can not only feed us but also restore our threatened oceans and fresh waterways.
Presented by WEDU PBS, Fed by Blue, and Clearwater Marine Aquarium, the evening kicks off with a reception, followed by a short screening, panel discussion, and food tasting featuring responsibly-sourced seafood. Wines provided by St. Supery Vineyards.
Panelists include Dr. Kelly McAdams, VP of Conservation Education from Clearwater Marine Aquarium, Daphné Halley, Program Coordinator from Fed by Blue, and Chef Steve Phelps from Indigenous Restaurant. The panel will be moderated by Dalia Colon, WEDU PBS multimedia journalist, host, and producer.
Tickets Include:
- St Supéry wine tasting at 5 p.m.
- Program and panel discussion at 6 p.m.
- Food tasting provided by Proof of the Pudding, The Tides Market, and Indigenous Restaurant following the panel discussion.
- Access to the Aquarium’s 4th level, featuring the ArtSea Conservation Exhibit and a collection of Aqua Lanterns. (Please purchase tickets separately to enjoy the full Aqua Lanterns experience throughout the aquarium until 9:30 p.m.)
- Adults 21+
- $30
- Ages 12-20
- $20
- CMA Members
- 10% OFF
About Hope in the Water:
Brought to you by thirteen-time Emmy award-winning producer and writer David E. Kelley, four-time James Beard award and Emmy award-winner Andrew Zimmern, and featuring Shailene Woodley, Baratunde Thurston, José Andrés, Martha Stewart, and more, Hope in the Water leaves viewers hopeful and inspired about a plentiful and sustainable future for our planet.
Please Note:
- Please present your ticket at the main entrance located on level 3.
- Event activities will be located on level 4 with program and panel discussion in the Dolphin Tale Theater.
- We welcome young marine life enthusiasts and future marine biologists, ages 12 and up.
- In order to purchase or consume an alcoholic beverage, guests must be 21 or older. Additionally, guests will be required to present valid identification to verify age.
- Parking is not included in this ticket. Convenient parking is available in the Parking Garage at CMA. Seasonal daily rates apply. Reserve parking in advance through ParkMobile to guarantee your spot. Please make sure to select the date of the event.
- All Guests entering the facility will be subject to security check. Prohibited items will be confiscated.
- Aquarium admission is not included or required.
- Admission to the Aqua Lanterns evening exhibit is not included, but can be purchased separately to explore through 9:30pm.
- All Guests entering the facility will be subject to security check. Prohibited items will be confiscated.
- All other general aquarium rules apply.
- All program prices, schedules and details subject to change.