CLEARWATER, Fla. (WWSB) - Four rough-toothed dolphins have been moved from an aquarium in Panama City to the Clearwater Marine Aquarium Thursday.
The Clearwater facility, which has served as a first responder for marine mammals and animals for decades, accepted the dolphins from Gulf World, an aquarium located in Panama City Beach, which is under investigation after five dolphins died there in about a six-month span.
The four dolphins -- Doris, Kitana, Dagny and Wren -- are estimated to be 28, 18, 10 and 5 years of age, according to a news release.
The dolphins will be under observation and evaluation as they adjust to their new environment.
Once the dolphins have successfully acclimated, CMA will announce next steps, including an introduction to the other resident dolphins Rudolph, 8,