Stone Dolphin Complex where Winter resided. Due to his hearing loss, NMFS determined Apollo was not a candidate for release.вЂќД¬MA said Apollo will live in the Ruth & J.O.

вЂњUnfortunately a hearing test performed by the National Marine Mammal Foundation (NMMF) revealed that Apollo has atypical hearing loss compromising his ability to echolocate. вЂњAfter nearly seven months of intensive treatment and rehabilitation, ApolloвЂ™s health improved and we had every hope that he would make a complete recovery and be able to return to his natural environment,вЂќ said Jon Peterson, VP of Zoological Operations at SeaWorld Orlando and Head of the SeaWorld Orlando Rescue Team. In consultation with NOAA Fisheries, rescuers made the decision to take Apollo to SeaWorld Orlando for rehab. When any dolphin is stranded, there usually is some type of underlying sickness or injury so whoever it was that found him and called.that is exactly what youвЂ™re supposed to do,' said Brooke Bowersox, senior animal care specialist at the Clearwater Marine Aquarium.ДЄpollo was thin and had visible parasites on his dorsal fin, pectoral fins and fluke, CMA said. 'He was found stranded on the east coast of Florida. Clearwater Marine Aquarium hosts memorial for Winter the DolphinД¬MA's resident bottlenose dolphins Hope, Nicholas, and rough-toothed dolphin Rudolph were all rescued during December.ДЄpollo was found stranded on Playalinda Beach, on Florida's Space Coast, on May 15.Winter inspired many, teaching a lesson of resilience.Winter the Dolphin died from twisted intestines, veterinarian says.December truly is our magical month at CMA.вЂќ вЂњComing off the heels of WinterвЂ™s rescue anniversary on December 11 and her death in November, this new dolphin is a burst of new life and energy that our team is so excited to embrace. вЂњWe are overjoyed to welcome a new family member to CMA,вЂќ said Kelly Martin, VP of Zoological Care. Apollo's arrival comes as staff members continue to mourn the loss of Winter, the iconic dolphin and star of the 'Dolphin Tale' movies.

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