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The Ties That Bind: Study Shows Bottlenose Dolphins Maintain Associations and Family Bonds from Calf to Juvenile Stages
Ten-Year Research Project Reveals Social Patterns with Widespread Implications Dolphin relationships can provide insights into population health, foraging and reproductive success, gene flow and even the cultural transfer of knowledge such as interacting with harmful fishing gear. Results of a new study published this month in the Journal of Mammalogy indicated that some relationships established […]
For the First Time, Rough Cactus Coral Produce Hundreds of Offspring Signaling a Hopeful Future for this Threatened Species
The 2,000 square foot, state-of-the-art Florida Coral Rescue Center (FCRC) is a member facility of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, Florida Reef Tract Rescue Project (AZA-FRTRP), and the largest Florida Coral Rescue program holding facility in the country. It is now also the proud home to hundreds of new rough cactus coral offspring. The […]
SeaWorld and OCEARCH Renew Partnership
In a continuing effort to support the conservation of marine life through research, SeaWorld and OCEARCH have renewed their multi-year partnership to gather critical scientific data in the study of keystone marine species in the wild. The partnership is focused in the areas of rescue, research, education, and policy to advance understanding and help ensure […]
SeaWorld Returns 10 Critically Endangered Sea Turtles
10 rehabilitated and critically endangered Kemp’s ridley sea turtles successfully returned at Canaveral National Seashore SeaWorld rescues an average of 140 sea turtles each year; 16 already rescued this year All of SeaWorld’s rescued sea turtles are threatened, endangered or critically endangered, making rescue and rehabilitation vital to species preservation SeaWorld Conservation Fund has provided […]
SeaWorld Conservation Fund Surpasses $19 Million in Grants
Ten Grants Made in 2021 Support Projects for Marine Animals, Ocean Health and Conservation Fund Grants Since 2003 Support 541 Different Marine-Specific Conservation Projects on All Seven Continents London (January 26, 2022): The SeaWorld Conservation Fund has announced it has reached a milestone of more than $19 million in grants to organisations focused on the conservation […]
SeaWorld Provides Essential Role in Manatee Preservation
Manatee Population in Crisis; Return to the Endangered Species List Likely SeaWorld is the Largest Manatee Rescue Operation in the World; Consistent with the Mission to Protect all Marine Mammals and their Ecosystems Operates One of Only Five Critical Care Facilities in the U.S.; Scientific Advances Increase Survival Rates of Orphaned, Sick and Injured Manatees School Programs and In Park Experiences Enable the Community to Get Involved More than 16 SeaWorld Conservation Fund Grants made to Global Manatee Causes Research and Partnerships Amplify Reach ORLANDO, FL. (November 8, 2021): SeaWorld […]
SeaWorld Conservation Fund Surpasses $19 Million in Grants
Ten Grants Made in 2021 Support Projects for Marine Animals, Ocean Health and Conservation Fund Grants Since 2003 Support 541 Different Marine-Specific Conservation Projects on All Seven Continents London (January 26, 2022): The SeaWorld Conservation Fund has announced it has reached a milestone of more than $19 million in grants to organisations focused on the conservation […]
SeaWorld San Diego Returns Wandering Sea Lion to the Ocean
Last month (January, 2022) a wayward sea lion wandered onto a San Diego highway. Good Samaritans alerted California Highway Patrol of the sea lion’s presence which prompted an urgent rescue to save the sea lion from the busy highway. After a full month of rehabilitation, SeaWorld’s Rescue Team, in collaboration with veterinarians and NOAA, decided […]
SeaWorld teamed up with DHL Express and Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
On January 15/16, 2022, SeaWorld teamed up with DHL Express and Columbus Zoo and Aquarium to help four rescued manatee calves begin their next phase of rehabilitation. The rescued calves – named Lizzo, Cardi-Tee, MaryKate, and Ashley – were moved after more than a year of treatment at SeaWorld Orlando’s Rescue and Rehabilitation Center to […]