GULF WORLD
MARINE INSTITUTE
GULF WORLD
MARINE INSTITUTE
November 25, 2025
A rehabilitated sea turtle was released back into the Gulf this morning as the Florida Panhandle Marine Institute announced its…
September 6, 2025
We extend our deepest gratitude to Paws In Paradise Animal Hospital at Inlet Beach for recently supporting the rehabilitation efforts…
August 31, 2025
We are happy to announce the release of an adult female Kemp’s ridley sea turtle Gulf World Marine Institute (GWMI)…
May 30, 2025
Meet “Betsy!” Affectionately nicknamed “Squeak” for his/her adorably tiny size, Betsy is a juvenile green turtle that was found on…
January 30, 2025
When Northwest Florida saw snowfall for the first time in decades earlier this year, sea turtles were also impacted! Twelve…
February 15, 2021
Update: February 2021 Cold-stunned sea turtle strandings in New England have largely stopped for the 2020 season, and Gulf World…
December 12, 2020
Update: February 2021 Cold-stunned sea turtle strandings in New England have largely stopped for the 2020 season, and Gulf World…
October 29, 2019
In case you missed it, here are some photos from Chester’s release on Thursday, October 24, 2019.
July 11, 2019
Gulf World to Release 3 Cold-Stunned Turtles from New England Aquarium at St. George Island State Park Thursday, June 13th…
November 29, 2018
Gulf World Marine Institute received 54 cold-stunned Kemp’s ridley sea turtles and six green cold stunned sea turtles from the…
November 20, 2018
“Kermit” was brought to Gulf World Marine Institute on May 9, 2018 from St. Joseph Peninsula State Park. This loggerhead…
September 20, 2018
Drax, a loggerhead sea turtle was brought to Gulf World Marine Institute on June 6, 2018 by a representative of…
September 20, 2018
Gulf World Marine Institute is honored that Joyful Fine Art is supporting our efforts. This beautiful painting called “Unaware” is…
September 19, 2018
Update on “Mantis”: after being brought to GWMI on August 6th, Mantis has continued a steady improvement. Mantis has been…
September 15, 2018
In honor of International Coastal Clean-up Day, Gulf World Marine Institute teamed up to make a difference. Gulf World Marine…
July 17, 2018
Paddy, a juvenile green sea turtle was released into the Gulf of Mexico on Tuesday, July 17th 2018 promptly at…
April 20, 2018
In early January 2018, Gulf World Marine Institute participated in the second-largest sea turtle cold stunning event of the state’s…
December 1, 2017
Gulf World Marine Institute officially receives National Association of Underwater Instructors (NAUI Worldwide) Environmental Enrichment Award. Danny Grizzard, long time local…
August 25, 2010
In April of 2010, the northern Gulf of Mexico was subject to the largest marine oil disaster in United States…
April 20, 2010
In January of 2010, the state of Florida experienced a cold-stun event significantly larger than any in US history. Multiple species…
