Two California sea lions are now calling Clearwater Marine Aquarium home! Fifteen-year-old Tuna and 16-year-old Wahoo are the CMA’s latest residents who moved into the new Pinniped Pier after their former home, the Miami Seaquarium, permanently closed. It’s been part of CMA’s long-term goal to introduce people to the pinniped species as part of their revitalization and expansion plan. The sea lions join the aquarium’s growing pinniped family, following the arrival of three harbor seals earlier this year.
Pinniped Pier officially opened last month, giving guests the chance to visit Tuna and Wahoo and learn all about the life of a sea lion. Kelsey Fisher is a senior animal care specialist with CMA who has worked with the sea lions to transition them to their new home. Fisher gave us some insight into what it’s been like and why having them join the CMA family has been so important.
TBPM: Tuna and Wahoo seem to be adapting quite well! What are their personalities like?…