BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Clearwater Marine Aquarium - ECPv5.2.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Clearwater Marine Aquarium X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.cmaquarium.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Clearwater Marine Aquarium BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261219T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261219T120000 DTSTAMP:20261031T223431 CREATED:20261030T175608Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261030T175614Z UID:72555-1797670800-1797681600@www.cmaquarium.org SUMMARY:Breakfast with Santa DESCRIPTION:Bring the whole family to celebrate the holiday season at Clearwater Marine Aquarium’s Breakfast with Santa! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Event\n\n\n\nEnjoy a memorable morning filled with holiday spirit\, delicious food\, festive crafts\, and a chance to meet Santa himself! Whether you’re crafting ornaments\, sipping hot cocoa\, or taking photos with Santa\, there’s holiday cheer for everyone. Join us to make lasting memories in this enchanting holiday setting! \n\n\n\nGourmet Breakfast Buffet: Savor a delicious breakfast with a variety of options for the whole family\, including seasonal favorites and kid-friendly choices. \n\n\n\nSanta Meet & Greet and Photos: Families can capture the memory with a festive photo with Santa\, Mrs. Claus\, and other surprise guests\, plus an opportunity to chat with Santa about holiday wishes \n\n\n\nHoliday Crafts Workshop: Ornament decorating\, holiday card-making\, and more! \n\n\n\nInteractive Story Time with Santa & Friends: Gather around as Santa and friends read a holiday classic\, engaging young audiences with stories and playful interactions. \n\n\n\nHoliday Cookie Decorating Station: Choose from a variety of holiday cookies\, icing\, and sprinkles to create a custom cookie to take home. \n\n\n\nFun for Kids: Kids can enjoy face painting and other fun activities during this holiday event! \n\n\n\n\nBreakfast with Santa Tickets\n\n\n\nPrice: $65 \n\n\n\nCMA Members receive 10% off \n\n\n\n\nGET TICKETS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGET TICKETS URL:https://www.cmaquarium.org/event/breakfast-with-santa-2026/ LOCATION:Clearwater Marine Aquarium\, 249 Windward Passage\, Clearwater\, FL\, 33767\, United States CATEGORIES:Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.cmaquarium.org/app/uploads/2026/10/Breakfast_with_Santa_1920x1080_TV-Draft-10-30_web.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261113T174500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261113T190000 DTSTAMP:20261031T223431 CREATED:20260928T185900Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260928T185903Z UID:72392-1794591900-1794596400@www.cmaquarium.org SUMMARY:Dolphin Yoga DESCRIPTION:Join Clearwater Marine Aquarium for a relaxing Yoga session with incredible underwater dolphin views! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Event\n\n\n\nJoin Clearwater Marine Aquarium for a relaxing and fun yoga class on November 13\, 2026\, from 5:45 pm to 7:00 pm! \n\n\n\nDive into zen with 60 minutes of self-care relaxation as you practice yoga with breathtaking views of dolphins gracefully swimming at Clearwater Marine Aquarium. This engaging class is held in a covered outdoor space right in front of the underwater dolphin viewing area\, creating the perfect atmosphere for tranquility and mindfulness. \n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLed by Sherry Duquet from Madeira Beach Yoga. known for making yoga fun and accessible in unique settings\, including beach yoga\, this class is designed for all levels to enjoy.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nPlease note: \n\n\n\nBring your yoga mat and water. You will leave feeling refreshed and renewed.This is a 13+ event and all experience levels are welcome. Children must be able to follow instructions and do yoga on their own.Tickets do not include admission to the aquarium prior to the event.Check in will be on level 3 through the main entrance at 5:30pm.\n\n\n\nDolphin Yoga (13+) \n\n\n\n5:45 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Yoga session will begin at 6:00 p.m. after a Clearwater Marine Aquarium educational presentation. \n\n\n\nPrice: $30.00 Non-Member / $27.00 Member \n\n\n\n\nBUY TICKETS\n\n\n\n\nDolphin Yoga is offered on select dates. \n\n\n\nPrices\, dates\, times and other details subject to change. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGET TICKETS URL:https://www.cmaquarium.org/event/dolphin-yoga-11-2026/ LOCATION:Clearwater Marine Aquarium\, 249 Windward Passage\, Clearwater\, FL\, 33767\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.cmaquarium.org/app/uploads/2025/07/MBY-Dolphin-Yoga-5-web.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261112T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261112T203000 DTSTAMP:20261031T223431 CREATED:20261013T174953Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261013T174955Z UID:72499-1794504600-1794515400@www.cmaquarium.org SUMMARY:Echoes of the Ocean - Feeding Outside the Box: The Extraordinary Feeding Behaviors of Wild Dolphins DESCRIPTION:Echoes of the Ocean: A Marine Life Speaker Series is an inspiring program designed to spotlight marine science\, conservation\, and the ongoing mission of rescue\, rehabilitation\, and release at Clearwater Marine Aquarium. This series features distinguished voices in marine research and ocean advocacy\, offering guests a unique opportunity to connect with leaders shaping the future of our oceans. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Event\n\n\n\nJoin us on November 12 for the next Echoes of the Ocean\, Feeding Outside the Box: The Extraordinary Feeding Behaviors of Wild Dolphins\, as we explore the remarkable ways dolphins have learned to find and capture their food. The evening will begin with Lindsay Roland\, director of conservation education at Clearwater Marine Aquarium introducing common dolphin feeding behaviors before diving into some truly extraordinary adaptations found in the wild. Lauren Rust of the Lowcountry Marine Mammal Network will explore strand feeding\, an incredible behavior in which dolphins work together to push fish onto shore\, propel their bodies out of the water to capture them\, and slide back into the sea. Laura Engelby of the Dolphin Ecology Project will take us to Florida Bay to uncover the fascinating world of mud ring feeding\, where dolphins create rings of mud that cause fish to leap from the water and into their waiting mouths. Finally\, Jessica Powell of NOAA Fisheries will remind us that these remarkable animals are exceptionally capable of finding their own food and do not need help from humans\, exploring how illegal feeding can change natural behaviors and create serious consequences for both dolphins and people. Discover how intelligence\, learning\, and adaptation have shaped some of the most extraordinary feeding behaviors in the animal world. \n\n\n\nSpeakers:\n\n\n\n\nLauren Rust \n\n\n\nFounder / Executive Director – Lowcountry Marine Mammal Network \n\n\n\nLauren Rust is the founder and executive director of Lowcountry Marine Mammal Network. She received her BS in Marine Biology from the College of Charleston in 2004 followed by her MSc in Ecology from the University of Wales\, UK\, in 2007. Before founding LMMN\, Lauren managed the research department at The Marine Mammal Center in CA managing the necropsy lab\, various research projects and leading the large whale recovery team. Lauren has also worked at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) responding to sick and injured marine mammals in South Carolina and the Environmental Specimen Bank at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) here in Charleston. Recently\, Lauren joined the marine biology graduate program at CofC as a faculty member to mentor students. She’s passionate about marine mammal research and education and hopes to bring a greater awareness about Charleston’s local dolphin population to the Lowcountry. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLaura Engleby \n\n\n\nMarine Mammal Conservationist and Founding Member – Dolphin Ecology Project  \n\n\n\nLaura Engleby is a marine mammal conservation specialist with nearly 40 years of experience across research\, education\, nonprofit service\, and federal leadership. Her work is grounded in science-based conservation\, collaborative problem solving\, and meaningful engagement with the people and communities who share the ocean with marine life.  A founding member of the Dolphin Ecology Project in 1999\, Laura has long been committed to public outreach and to raising awareness of the importance of marine mammals and healthy oceans. She previously served over 20 years with NOAA Fisheries Southeast Region\, where she worked on the conservation and recovery of species including Rice’s whales\, North Atlantic right whales\, and bottlenose dolphins. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJessica Powell \n\n\n\nSmall Cetacean Conservation Coordinator – NOAA Fisheries\, Southeast Regional Office \n\n\n\nJessica Powell is the Small Cetacean Conservation Coordinator at NOAA Fisheries\, Southeast Regional Office based in St. Petersburg\, FL. She coordinates and develops policy\, regulations\, outreach\, and conservation actions for dolphins and toothed whales throughout state and federal waters from Florida to North Carolina\, the Gulf of America\, and US Caribbean. Jessica has been with NOAA Fisheries in a variety of roles since 2009. She holds a Master’s in Science from University of South Florida and Bachelor’s of Science from Furman University. She began her career at Mote Marine Lab as a research trainer for a spinner dolphin and as a sea turtle rehabilitation care technician.  Her research interests include bottlenose dolphin foraging ecology and the impacts of climate change and human activities to bottlenose dolphins. Outside of work\, Jess enjoys paddle-boarding\, dancing hula\, and spending time outside with her husband\, two children\, and dog. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLindsay Roland\, M.S. \n\n\n\nDirector of Conservation Education\, Clearwater Marine Aquarium \n\n\n\nLindsay Roland is the Director of Conservation Education at Clearwater Marine Aquarium\, where she oversees the educational eco-boat tours\, summer camps\, and educational programming. She also serves as the principal investigator on Clearwater Marine Aquarium’s NOAA-permitted dolphin photo-identification study. Lindsay graduated from Furman University with a degree in Biology and then went on to complete her Master’s Degree in Marine Science at Jacksonville University where she conducted her thesis research on the synchronous swimming of bottlenose dolphins. Before joining the Clearwater Marine Aquarium Education team in 2015\, she gained valuable experience at both Dolphin Research Center and Mote Marine Laboratory. She enjoys being able to share her passion for dolphin research and marine conservation to inspire guests of all ages about the incredible world of marine science. \n\n\n\n\n\nLEARN MORE \n\n\n\nBUY TICKETS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBOOK NOW URL:https://www.cmaquarium.org/event/echoes-of-the-ocean-11-12-2026/ LOCATION:Clearwater Marine Aquarium\, 249 Windward Passage\, Clearwater\, FL\, 33767\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.cmaquarium.org/app/uploads/2026/10/CMA_echoes_series_1920x1080_11.12.2026.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261101T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261130T170000 DTSTAMP:20261031T223431 CREATED:20261031T143558Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261031T144633Z UID:72570-1793527200-1796058000@www.cmaquarium.org SUMMARY:Manatee Awareness Month DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Manatee Awareness Month with fun activities throughout November at Clearwater Marine Aquarium! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Event\n\n\n\nClearwater Marine Aquarium (CMA) is celebrating Manatee Awareness Month throughout November with a monthlong lineup of interactive guest activities\, special experiences and opportunities to learn more about the conservation of Florida’s beloved manatees. \n\n\n\nVisit our two rescued manatee patients\, Axle and Gilbert\, in the Dr. James “Buddy” Powell Manatee Rehabilitation Center\, learn about our manatee conservation efforts\, and enjoy a variety of activities and special offers celebrating manatees each day of the week. Daily manatee crafts\, treats and photo opportunities will also be available throughout the month. \n\n\n\nSchedule of Activities: \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Manatee Mondays\n\n \n Wear manatee themed shirts or items for a discount on admission on Mondays in November! (10% off)    \nManatee Talks at Manatee Rehabilitation Center \n12pm \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Manatee Trivia Tuesdays: \n\n \n Manatee-themed Kahoot! Trivia in the Dolphin Tale Theater   \n12:30pm and 2:45pm \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Wednesday Wild About Manatees:\n\n \n 10% discount on any Fahlo manatee bracelets every Wednesday in November at the CMA Rescue Store. 20% off for CMA Members and military. \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday Manatee Treats\n\n \n Manatee cookie kits for purchase at Shark Bites Cafe.   \nManatee pretzels also available at Snack Shack throughout November. \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Manatee Fan Fridays\n\n \n Find one of three hidden manatee plushies throughout the aquarium every Friday in November. \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sea Cow Saturdays\n\n \n Play Manatee Bingo on the 4th floor every Saturday in November! \n12pm \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Manatee Mission Sundays\n\n \n Manatee Talks at Manatee Rehabilitation Center \n12pm \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nDaily manatee crafts will include manatee rock painting\, stickers\, glitter tattoos\, and other crafts. Manatee pretzels will be available for purchase at the Snack Shack. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nManatee Awareness Month – Member Giveaway! \n\n\n\nMore Visits. More Chances. One Amazing Animal Experience!  \n\n\n\nWe’re celebrating Manatee Awareness Month with a special giveaway just for CMA members!  \n\n\n\nEvery time you visit Clearwater Marine Aquarium during November\, you’ll receive one entry into a drawing for a special CMA Animal Experience!*  \n\n\n\nThe more you visit\, the more chances you have to win!  \n\n\n\nHow It Works:  \n\n\n\nVisit CMA anytime November 1–30\, 2026. Receive one giveaway entry per member\, per visit. Each additional visit earns another entry. At the end of November\, one lucky member will be randomly selected to win a CMA Animal Experience! \n\n\n\nThank you for being a CMA member and helping support our mission of Rescue\, Rehab\, Release!  \n\n\n\nNot a CMA Member yet? Become a member today! \n\n\n\n*Animal Experience subject to availability and applicable restrictions. Additional giveaway terms to be finalized.  \n\n\n\n\nSpecial Events\n\n\n\nManatee Awareness Month Webinar on November 12 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin CMA Research Institute and partners from the Manatee Rescue & Rehabilitation Partnership during this educational Manatee Awareness Month Webinar. Register for the webinar or join us on November 12 at 12:30pm to watch the webinar from the Dolphin Tale Theater at Clearwater Marine Aquarium. \n\n\n\nFahlo at CMA on November 12-14 \n\n\n\nOur partners at Fahlo will be at CMA on November 13-14 with special giveaways for anyone purchasing Fahlo manatee tracking bracelets at the Rescue Store! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nManatee Rescue\, Research and Conservation at CMA\n\n\n\nManatee Awareness Month also provides an opportunity to spotlight CMA’s extensive manatee research\, rescue and rehabilitation expertise. The Clearwater Marine Aquarium Research Institute (CMARI) conducts important research throughout Florida and internationally\, including ongoing work in Cuba and Belize\, to better understand manatee populations\, movements\, habitats and the challenges they face. \n\n\n\nNet proceeds from every visit to Clearwater Marine Aquarium help support our manatee rescue and conservation efforts. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPLAN YOUR VISIT URL:https://www.cmaquarium.org/event/manatee-awareness-month/ LOCATION:Clearwater Marine Aquarium\, 249 Windward Passage\, Clearwater\, FL\, 33767\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.cmaquarium.org/app/uploads/2026/09/Gilbert-Axel-Arrival-9-23-26-11-Large.jpeg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR