Nick & Hemi Underwater New Habitat
Nicholas the rescued bottlenose dolphin at Clearwater Marine Aquarium (CMA) is famous for his delightful predictions of sporting events, called "Nick Picks." Since 2017, he has picked the winner of Super Bowl match-ups. Last year, he accurately predicted the Kansas City Chiefs to defeat the San Francisco 49ers and he is currently 6 for 6 in his recent picks.
Nicholas is presented with a choice during his normal enrichment activities.
For this prediction, an Animal Care Specialist will present Nicholas with the choice between a Tampa Bay Buccaneers football or a Kansas City Chiefs football.
He selects the winning team by touching his rostrum (or nose) to the team's football he believes will win Super Bowl LV.
Nicholas is a rescued bottlenose dolphin that was found stranded with severe sunburns.
He was orphaned and unable to learn necessary survival skills as a calf, therefore he became a permanent resident at Clearwater Marine Aquarium.
Making unbelievable sports predictions is just one of Nick’s many talents he has demonstrated and a special part of his animal enrichment.
See Nick's Previous Picks:
| Year | Event | Nick’s Pick | vs. | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Super Bowl | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| 2021 | College Football National Championship | Alabama | Ohio State | Alabama |
| 2021 | Outback Bowl | Mississippi | Indiana | Mississippi |
| 2021 | Sugar Bowl | Ohio State | Clemson | Ohio State |
| 2021 | Rose Bowl | Alabama | Notre Dame | Alabama |
| 2020 | NBA Finals | LA Lakers | Miami Heat | LA Lakers |
| 2020 | Super Bowl | Kansas City Chiefs | San Francisco 49ers | Kansas City Chiefs |
| 2020 | College Football National Championship | Clemson | LSU | LSU |
| 2019 | World Series | Washington Nationals | Houston Astros | Washington Nationals |
| 2019 | Super Bowl | LA Rams | New England Patriots | New England Patriots |
| 2019 | College Football National Championship | Alabama | Clemson | Clemson |
| 2018 | Outback Bowl | Mississippi State | Iowa | Iowa |
| 2018 | World Series | LA Dodgers | Boston Red Sox | Boston Red Sox |
| 2018 | World Cup | France | Croatia | France |
| 2018 | Super Bowl | New England Patriots | Philadelphia Eagles | Philadelphia Eagles |
| 2018 | College Football National Championship | Alabama | Georgia | Alabama |
| 2017 | World Series | Houston Astros | LA Dodgers | Houston Astros |
| 2017 | NBA Finals | Cleveland Cavaliers | Golden State Warriors | Golden State Warriors |
| 2017 | Stanley Cup | Pittsburgh Penguins | Nashville Predators | Pittsburgh Penguins |
| 2017 | NCAA Basketball Championship | North Carolina | Gonzaga | North Carolina |
| 2017 | Super Bowl | New England Patriots | Atlanta Falcons | New England Patriots |
| 2017 | College Football National Championship | Clemson | Alabama | Clemson |
