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More Than 1,100 Manatees Died in 2021, Largely Due to Polluted Waters Conservation organizations today filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for failing to revise outdated critical habitat for Florida manatees. A record number of manatees...

Symbolic adoptions of real-life manatees from Save the Manatee Club can help address seagrass loss and prevent starvation-related manatee deaths Save the Manatee Club, the world’s leading manatee conservation organization, is inviting members of the public to do their part...

While well-intentioned, feeding manatees can make them vulnerable to harassment or death. Earlier this month, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) and Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) announced approval of a joint plan to supplement the diet...

Plan will help prevent starvation due to devastating seagrass losses in Indian River Lagoon as a result of repeated Harmful Algal Blooms. On December 2, 2021, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) and Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission...

Beth Perrell, Public Affairs Producer of Cox Media Group, talks with Patrick Rose, Executive Director of Save the Manatee Club, on WDBO 107.3 FM (580 AM). They discuss manatees, the threats they face, the conservation work of Save the Manatee...

We all enjoy our morning cup of coffee for different reasons. Whether it’s the captivating aroma, the uniquely smooth taste of Manatee Coffee, or the proven health benefits, there is one naturally occurring substance in every cup of coffee that...

Give gifts of comfort and joy this holiday season when you Adopt-A-Manatee from Save the Manatee Club (SMC). These symbolic adoptions of real, living Florida manatees make a thoughtful present for family and friends and support manatee protection efforts like research,...

This fall, Save the Manatee Club urges residents and visitors of coastal areas to not feed, give water to, or harass manatees that are migrating to Florida for the winter season. These actions are illegal and can harm manatees. Boaters...

One of the most frequently asked questions that we receive relates to the difference between coffee roasts. Everyone has their go-to roast level, and we are here to help you understand the differences between each of these levels. Our “roast...

This year has been a disastrous one so far for manatees in the Indian River Lagoon. Scientists and experts are saying the coming winter could be as bad or worse. And there are no quick or easy solutions to end...

They say the best things come in small packages, and on a Thursday afternoon, Mote's Stranding Investigations Program (SIP) team got one in the form of an adorable orphaned manatee calf! Mote's team, along with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), rescued the manatee...

On Sept. 7, International Manatee Day, Mote cut the ribbon to our newly renovated Manatee County Manatee Habitat. Our renovated manatee habitat features a new and updated look with a brand new kid-friendly play space! There, kids can play on our model airplane...

Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium’s Stranding Investigation Program responds to calls of “stranded” (i.e., injured or deceased) sea turtles, manatees, dolphins and whales in Sarasota and Manatee county areas. We are experiencing significantly greater standings of manatees in our area...

Help manatees near and far this Labor Day Weekend and on Tuesday, September 7th, International Manatee Day. Save the Manatee Club, the world’s leading manatee conservation organization, encourages boaters, homeowners, and caring manatee lovers to play a role in protecting...

More Than 905 Manatees Died in Eight Months Amid Significant Habitat Loss ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.— Conservation organizations today filed a formal notice of their intent to sue the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for failing to revise outdated critical habitat...

Save the Manatee Club is proud to be a partner of National Safe Boating Week, May 22-28, the official launch of the 2021 Safe Boating Campaign. This yearlong campaign promotes recreational boating safety, such as wearing life jackets and not...

34 foursomes registered for the 18-hole scramble tournament. On Saturday, May 1st, 2021, Save the Manatee Club (SMC) hosted the first-ever charity golf tournament at Hidden Lakes Golf Club in New Smyrna Beach, FL. Thanks to the support of over 130 golfers...

Bob Graham and Jimmy Buffett explain what’s at stake in fighting against pollution and for the manatee. Two years ago I worried about the future of Florida’s manatees… I wrote that “events in Florida have caused concern that the population...

Rescued manatee “Lesley” named for race director and now available for adoption. Save the Manatee 5K Race Director Lesley Argiri and her namesake Lesley the manatee. The 18th Annual Save the Manatee 5K is now open for racers of all...

Every year on the fourth Wednesday of March, it’s Manatee Appreciation Day, a day dedicated to learning about, appreciating, and helping these gentle giants. Manatees continue to face many threats, from habitat loss to watercraft collisions. Save the Manatee Club...

She proves the resiliency of manatees despite the odds against them. Lesley needed several surgeries and almost three years in rehabilitation. But she ultimately recovered from injury and infection and was released in January of 2021. Lesley was first identified...