With heavy hearts, Clearwater Marine Aquarium announced that Winter the Dolphin passed away on November 11, , due to an intestinal abnormality. Winter the Dolphin has encouraged millions around the world through her remarkable rescue story. Her enduring spirit will live on in our hearts forever and her legacy will continue to inspire.
Your endowment gift will ensure we remain a leader in the rescue, rehabilitation, and release of marine life; along with environmental education; research; and conservation for years to come. Today, Winter the Dolphin made her return to the sea. Encased in a Himalayan sea salt urn, the ashes of Winter were released into the Gulf of Mexico by her animal care staff aboard the U. In her honor, there was a C flyover by the Coast Guard to begin the ceremony-at-sea.
A poem was read in her memory before her ashes were released. Together we will keep her inspiration alive forever.
We look forward to welcoming all to visit and share her memory at CMA and continuing her legacy with future generations. CMA encourages the community and fans of CMA to bring notes, cards, and share their stories about how she impacted their lives, or those of a loved one, to a memorial onsite beginning December 26 next to the old Winter Zone where she spent most of her life.
The remaining funds are reinvested to safeguard indefinite support of CMA. Winter the Dolphin inspired millions across the world with her message of perseverance. The memorial ceremony in honor of Winter the Dolphin below was livestreamed on November Share your memories and photos of Winter with us at RememberingWinter. Available on iTunes , Apple Music and Spotify now. A: We used pain control and did everything in our power to make sure Winter was comfortable. Our Animal Care team was there with her to comfort her at all times.
