CLEARWATER, Fla. — Clearwater Marine Aquarium (CMA) introduced the momentary furlough of a number of positions as a consequence of monetary challenges stemming from Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
Beginning Monday, January 20, CMA will briefly furlough a number of positions for a interval of two to a few months. Moreover, the management workforce will expertise wage reductions starting on the identical date.
A complete of twenty-two full-time and 26 part-time staff shall be affected by the furlough. CMA cited a lower in attendance following the hurricanes as a key purpose for these choices.
“Regardless of these challenges, CMA stays dedicated to its mission of rescue, rehabilitation, launch, and analysis of marine animals,” the aquarium acknowledged in a information launch. “The well-being of the animals stays our high precedence, and CMA will proceed to make sure they’re well-fed and cared for.”
Along with these measures, the aquarium is actively searching for monetary assist from FEMA and the Small Enterprise Administration.
“CMA assures the group and its supporters that the long-term grasp plan stays stable, with a continued deal with conservation training and the enlargement of its marine animal applications,” the discharge emphasised.
