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It's A Fact
Because manatees are slow-moving, need to surface to breathe air, and prefer shallow water, they are vulnerable to collisions with boats. In the last two years, a record number of Florida manatees were killed by watercraft collision and still more sustained non-lethal injuries from watercraft. Learn more and get resources for boaters. |
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 A Tangled Tale Of Two Manatees
The story of a manatee suffering from entanglement had a happy ending when the manatee and her calf were released into the wild at Blue Spring State Park in December. Learn more. |
 Who’s Your Favorite Valentine?
Adopt-A-Manatee® for someone you love and get an adoption certificate, photo, and life history of a real Florida manatee. When you adopt at $35 or more, a handcrafted heart ornament is also included. Adopt now.
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 Manatee Sightings
See some cutie calves, a photo of an unusual manatee and alligator interaction, and a funny video of a manatee playing with a stick. Plus, we’ve got recent photos and videos of the Blue Spring adoptees. View now. |
 Manatee Q & A
Q. Since manatees need to come up for air occasionally, what happens when they sleep? – Marie from CA. Get the video answer and learn the science behind how manatees “sleep.” Send us your manatee question! |
 Necklace
The manatee is handmade from blue dichroic glass on an 18" black satin cord with a barrel clasp. A nice idea for a Valentine’s Day gift. Shop now. |
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Photo Credits: It's A Fact ©David Schrichte; A Tangled Tale of Two Manatees ©Wayne Hartley, Save the Manatee Club; Manatee Heart Ornament design by Kevin Rowley; Manatee Sightings ©Cora Berchem, Save the Manatee Club; Manatee Q & A ©David Schrichte. Photos and illustrations can only be used with permission. Contact Save the Manatee Club for more information. |
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