Sea Turtle Awareness Day 2026

Join us in celebration of Sea Turtle Awareness Day on April 4! About the Event Celebrate Sea Turtle Awareness Day on April 4, 2026, at Clearwater Marine Aquarium from 10am through 2pm! The Sea Turtle Conservation Program at CMA will be preparing for sea turtle nesting season with nest stake painting, custom Protect the Nest plaques, and so much more! We will also have many sea turtle conservation partners and CMA teams joining us with additional information to help protect sea turtles and their habitats. This event is included with your general admission at Clearwater Marine Aquarium.  Schedule of Activities: Dolphin Complex Level 1 – 10am-2pm – CMA Sea Turtle Conservation Program Demonstrations and Activities CMA’s Sea Turtle Conservation Program will be joined by CMA Rescue Team, Sea Turtle Rehab and turtle conservation partners from around Tampa Bay. Ways to Support Sea Turtle Conservation Register for Our Inaugural Sea Turtle Awareness Day Virtual 5K! Register for Clearwater Marine Aquarium’s inaugural Sea Turtle Awareness Day Virtual 5K, and help support CMA’s sea turtle conservation efforts! Whether you’re running, walking, or simply showing your support, your participation will help make a difference for sea turtles! REGISTER Protect a Sea Turtle Nest With a Personalized Plaque This Sea Turtle Season! The plaque with your personalized message will be placed at one of our nests for the duration of the 2026 season. In addition to photos of your plaque, you will also receive monthly updates on nesting season from our nesting team, and, at the end of the season, you will receive an update on your nest as well as your personalized plaque to keep! ORDER NOW Enter For a Chance to Win a Sea Turtle Nesting Package! Win great prizes and support sea turtles! Package #1: Ride-A-Long opportunity with us at STCP Learn how Clearwater Marine Aquarium protects sea turtle hatchlings by going on a ride-along with Sea Turtle Conservation Staff and naming your own Protect the Nest plaque! Ride-along with CMA’s Sea Turtle Conservation Program staff one morning during Sea Turtle Nesting season, available between the months of May-August. Maximum of two people. You will be riding under typical Florida weather, please prepare to expect high weather temperature (80°F and above), humidity and possible rain. Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Package #2: Protect the Nests The plaque with your personalized message will be placed at one of our nests for the duration of the 2024 season. In addition to photos of your plaque, you will also receive monthly updates on nesting season from our nesting team, and, at the end of the season, you will receive an update on your nest as well as your personalized plaque to keep! Protect a sea turtle nest with a personalized plaque! This plaque with your personalized message will be placed at a hatchling nest for the 2024 season. In addition to photos of your plaque, you will also rece...