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SeaWorld Orlando announced that a neonatal dolphin rescued on July 20th from Clearwater Beach will remain under its care after NOAA deemed him non-releasable due to survival skill deficiencies. The dolphin, who has been receiving intensive care for nearly nine weeks, is in critical but stable condition and has gained over 10 pounds. The public is invited to participate in an online poll to name the dolphin, which will close on September 26th, at 5 PM EST. SeaWorld's expertise in animal care played a vital role in the decision for long-term rehabilitation.

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay's Howl-O-Scream returns on select nights until Oct. 31, 2022. This year's event features five haunted houses, nine scare zones, and four shows, along with nighttime rides on attractions such as Iron Gwazi, the fastest hybrid coaster. New haunted houses include Stranglewood Estate and The Residence: Home for the Holidays, while new scare zones are Ravens Mill and Beyond the Veil. Tickets include options like Front Line Fear passes starting at $69. Guests can save up to 55% on admission tickets through a limited-time offer.

SeaWorld announced its partnership with U.S. wildlife authorities and conservation groups to assist ten endangered Kemp's Ridley sea turtles deemed non-releasable into the wild. Transported from the Cayman Turtle Centre to SeaWorld Orlando in April 2022, the turtles have been under a routine 90-day quarantine, receiving expert care. Following this period, they will be relocated to zoos and aquariums across the U.S. to serve as Animal Ambassadors for conservation education. This initiative underlines SeaWorld's commitment to wildlife conservation and animal welfare.

SeaWorld and OCEARCH have renewed their multi-year partnership, focusing on the conservation of marine life through research, rescue, education, and policy efforts. The organizations aim to gather critical scientific data on keystone marine species, particularly sharks. SeaWorld has rescued over 40,000 animals, contributing valuable knowledge to marine conservation. The collaboration enhances understanding of shark reproduction, utilizing open-sourced data for advocacy. Their joint research efforts continue to educate future generations on ocean health and species conservation.

SeaWorld Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: SEAS) reported strong financial results for Q2 and H1 2022, highlighting a record revenue of $504.8 million in Q2, marking a 14.8% increase from Q2 2021. Attendance rose by 7.8% year-over-year to 6.3 million. For H1, total revenue reached $775.5 million, a 26.8% jump. The company announced a new $250 million share repurchase program after repurchasing approximately 7.1 million shares for about $390.1 million earlier this year. Despite strong results, net income decreased by 8.7% in Q2 compared to last year, emphasizing the need for improved cost management.

SeaWorld and DHL Express announced a successful partnership to transport a rehabilitated manatee from Texas to Florida after eight months of care at SeaWorld San Antonio. Rescued in December 2021, the manatee underwent treatment for cold stress and other ailments. The transport utilized a custom container designed by DHL, ensuring the animal's safety and comfort during the flight. This event highlights the ongoing collaboration to protect manatees amid a significant decline in their population due to an Unusual Mortality Event. SeaWorld has rehabilitated over 1,300 manatees since 1976.