CLEARWATER, Fla. — Clearwater Marine Aquarium (CMA) announced the temporary furlough of several positions due to financial challenges stemming from Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
Starting Monday, January 20, CMA will temporarily furlough several positions for a period of two to three months. Additionally, the leadership team will experience salary reductions beginning on the same date.
A total of 22 full-time and 26 part-time employees will be affected by the furlough. CMA cited a decrease in attendance following the hurricanes as a key reason for these decisions…