Hurricane Helene

October is best known for being the month that ends in Halloween, but I can't imagine many things scarier than having to face the full-on hurricane at my facility; just having dealt with the periphery of storms, and the resultant flooding and wind damage, has always been terrifying enough.  Several facilities have suffered severe damage from Helene, but one of the hardest hit has been Clearwater Marine Aquarium.  Aquariums, with their dependency on life-support systems, are by their nature much more susceptible to damage and loss during these weather events than traditional zoos.  We're thinking of the hard-working staff as they struggle to repair their facility and keep their animals safe during this difficult time.