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Get up close to one of nature's most fascinating creatures, the dolphin, when you make arrangements to experience the Dolphin Exploration Cruise. The tour will take you from Clearwater Bay out through Clearwater Pass and into the Gulf of Mexico so that you can get close to the many bottlenose dolphins that make their home out in these waters. You are actually guaranteed to see dolphins on your trip that also includes not only a fascinating narrative full of facts and information from your captain but also "Turtle Story Time" for the kids and complementary beverages for the adults.

Clearwater Marine Aquarium serves as both a rehabilitation facility for animals as well as an educational facility where visitors can learn more about aquatic life, ecology, and the role which wildlife plays in it through fascinating exhibits and attractions.  Don't let the small size of the Clearwater Marine Aquarium fool you. It is very big on ensuring the survival of marine life in the area. While offering visitors the chance to see marine fauna, the aquarium is also a facility in which injured animals go through an extensive rehabilitation process before returning to their natural habitats. Visitors learn about ecology and how important it is to respect the wildlife that inhabit it. Some of the creatures that you'll see here include sharks, otters, dolphins, sea turtles, and stingrays. Stop in at the gift shop during your visit. The proceeds from purchases go towards helping fund this nonprofit organization.