Friends of Manatees

Friends of Manatees Choose compassion. Say NO to swimming with manatees in Crystal River, Florida and say YES to manatees living in peace.

08/13/2026

His life mattered.

08/05/2026

A baby manatee has been separated from momma by guided tour groups from American Pro Diving Center in Crystal River, Florida.

07/01/2026

Newborn manatee and mom harassed šŸ”„ Manatees are strictly protected by both federal and Florida state laws, making it illegal to harass these marine mammals. Any human action that disrupts a manatee's normal, natural behaviors - such as resting, nursing, feeding, or breeding - constitutes illegal harassment.

06/23/2026

River Ventures "Swim with Manatees" in Crystal River, Florida doesn't care about a manatee mom with her baby. Boat strikes are the leading cause of human-related manatee deaths in Florida. Collisions with manatees can cause both sharp and blunt force trauma, and either kind of injury can result in death.

06/17/2026

manatee harassers

06/03/2026

newborn manatee harassed by a guided swim with manatees tour group in Crystal River, FL

05/13/2026

manatees chased and harassed daily

04/23/2026

no respect for manatees

04/16/2026

how do you treat animals?

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04/14/2026

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Saint Petersburg, FL
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