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Don’t Miss Our Most Immersive Exhibit

Updated March 21, 2021 Posted March 5, 2021

Our special exhibit, Whales: Living With Giants is here for a limited time.

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Connect With Whales Like Never Before

Dive into a world of whales, surrounded by life-size giants of the ocean, and go on an undersea virtual reality adventure, while discovering the incredible nature of these magnificent beings.

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Dive Into the World of Whales

For those who want to truly immerse themselves in the world of whales, guests will have the opportunity to take on the role of marine biologist to observe and dive right in with humpback whales, and other underwater wildlife, with the Undersea Virtual Theater. This virtual reality experience features state-of-the-art technology complete with motion-platform seating that transports guests to the ocean’s depths. These experiences, created by an Emmy Award- winning documentary team, present live-action educational and adventurous content guided by wildlife experts. With a mission to support marine conservation through the creation of engaging events, “Undersea Explorer” features cutting-edge technology syncing 360-degree stereoscopic VR with dynamic motion seating for the ultimate below-the-sea adventure. VR dive goggles are sanitized in a UV light machine after each viewing.

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See How Big Whales Really Are

Whales: Living with Giants explores the under-sea world of these magnificent gentle giants as this interactive educational experience immerses you directly into their lives, environment, and their evolving relationship with mankind. Numerous threatened and endangered species are featured in this multi- media exhibition that highlights whales as the largest living animals on the planet, explains the science behind their amazing anatomy, complicated social structures and behaviors, the obstacles threatening their extinction, and the efforts to protect them.

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Special Exhibit Access Included With Admission

Educational Displays
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Whale Species From Around the World

Immersive VR Dive experience available separately. Book online or on-site. No reservations needed!

Member Access All Year!

Experience this incredible new exhibit as often as you want as a CMA member! Whales: Living With Giants will be an evolving exhibit through spring and summer with new exhibit additions, special screenings and speakers to be announced.  Become a CMA Member and receive exclusive news and access to all things whales!

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We believe in preserving our environment while inspiring the human spirit through leadership in the rescue, rehabilitation, and release of marine life; environmental education; research; and conservation.
We are a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization.

Clearwater Marine Aquarium
249 Windward Passage
Clearwater, FL 33767
727-441-1790

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