Save the Manatee Club

Save the Manatee Club Save the Manatee Club was established in 1981 by Jimmy Buffett and FL Gov Bob Graham
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In order to accomplish our objective and goals we concentrate our efforts on reducing the negative impacts to manatees and their aquatic habitat caused by human activity through:

*Increasing public awareness and education.
*Sponsoring research, rescue, rehabilitation, and release efforts.
*Advocating for strong protection measures, such as boat speed zones and sanctuaries.
*Taking legal action wh

en appropriate

We also assist scientists and educators in the Wider Caribbean, South America, and West Africa with their conservation efforts.

Summer means manatees are on the move! Travel corridors, or passageways, are necessary for manatees to move back and for...
06/02/2026

Summer means manatees are on the move!
Travel corridors, or passageways, are necessary for manatees to move back and forth between summer and winter habitats or between feeding and resting or calving areas. It has been documented that many manatees have preferred habitats they return to each year. Learn more at savethemanatee.org/facts

06/02/2026

How to identify a in distress - watch our short reel to learn more! If you are concerned about a manatee, immediately report it to the FWC Wildlife Alert Hotline at 1-888-404-3922.

06/01/2026

Featured manatee adoptee: Whiskers!
Whiskers is the son of Dana, a former Blue Spring adoptee. She introduced him to Blue Spring in 1996, and he has been visiting the park ever since that time. Learn more about Whiskers and adopt him at https://savethemanatee.org/adopt-a-manatee/whiskers/

We are now only missing participants from Wyoming and Alaska for our virtual Save the Manatee 5k Event!!!Of course you c...
06/01/2026

We are now only missing participants from Wyoming and Alaska for our virtual Save the Manatee 5k Event!!!
Of course you can still sign up for our in-person event at Blue Spring State Park on November 15th as well.
Sign up at savethemanatee5k.org
⁉️How do I complete a virtual 5K⁉️
Your packet (containing a bib, shirt and medal) will be mailed to you and you can complete the event on your own time from anywhere doing an activity of your choice. You have the opportunity to upload results online and we love to see your photos!

We want to thank all the amazing runners who came out today to join us and St. Pete SUP for the Manatee 5k and paddleboa...
05/31/2026

We want to thank all the amazing runners who came out today to join us and St. Pete SUP for the Manatee 5k and paddleboard outing! Here are some great photos!

https://tisacassidyphotography.pixieset.com/savethemanateesxstpetesup/

Did you miss the event? You can still sign up for our in-person Manatee 5k at Blue Spring on November 15 or the virtual option! savethemanatee5k.org

Photo collection by Tisa Cassidy Photography

05/31/2026

Manatee Myths - Debunked!
"Manatees are fish" - wait, what?! Watch our short reel to learn more!

05/30/2026

You asked - We answered!
What do eat? Learn more at savethemanatee.org/facts

What can a tail tell us?ICYMI we recently posted a short video of a manatee mating herd and a post showing manatee ado...
05/30/2026

What can a tail tell us?
ICYMI we recently posted a short video of a manatee mating herd and a post showing manatee adoptees Margarito and Philip participating in the herd.
How did our research team know it was them?
Both males have significant tail scaring from collisions with watercraft (in additions to scars on their backs) allowing our team to recognize them.

Photos are then shared with the statewide manatee photo identification database.

‼Remember! If you see a mating herd, keep your distance and don't interfere with the natural behavior. This herd was observed by our research team from a nearby seawall without getting close to the manatees as to not disrupt them.
📞If you are concerned about the manatees, please call the FWC Wildlife Alert Hotline at 1-888-404-3922.

Successful manatee release!
05/29/2026

Successful manatee release!

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317 Wekiva Springs Road
Longwood, FL
32779

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

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