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Paddle Tales
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E-Newsletter
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In This Issue
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Click here to see this
photo by Walker Stanberry and get a manatee fun fact.
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How Manatees Find Their
Way
 Manatees
spend most of their time in murky water and must navigate a complex
coastal environment that frequently consists of islands, inlets, and
other topographic features. How do they find their way? Recent research
has begun to yield some clues. Plus, find out what manatees and cats
have in common. Read more >>
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Kayaking, Isaac Newton, and Endangered
Manatees?
 When Steve Sapienza visited Crystal River, he saw manatee
harassment firsthand. A representative of Eddyline Kayaks, Steve
decided to take action. Recently, Eddyline introduced a kayak paddle
with a manatee design that will raise funds for manatee
conservation. Get more info >>
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Meet Philip
If
you were a manatee researcher, you might recognize Philip by the large,
white scar that runs across his back. It's from a boat hit injury he
received when he was just one year old. Philip is also small compared
to most adult male manatees. Social and curious, he's a late, but
frequent, winter visitor at Blue Spring State Park. Go >>
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Give a 1,000-Pound Gift to Dad and Get a
Free T-Shirt!
 Adopt Whiskers (at left) or one of over 30 other real
manatees this Father's Day. Although we won't actually be delivering an aquatic mammal, your dad will get a certificate, photo, and biography for just
$25. And if you adopt a manatee for $35 or more, you'll get a free
T-Shirt to boot. That beats a tie or a pen any day. Read more
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Students Show They CAN Make a Difference for
Manatees
 What can 43 students, creative teachers, and an enthusiastic
community do to help endangered manatees? A lot! Teachers and students
from Garrison-Jones Elementary recently completed a project that
resulted in a public service announcement, a letter from Florida
Governor Charlie Crist, and a "Save the Manatee Night" fair.
Go >>
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Manatee Aloha Shirt
You'll be the hit of the party! Our shirt features a festive
manatee design on premium combed cotton.
$40.95
Buy now >>
(go to
Clothing & Accessories)
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You won't want to miss our new
gallery of manatee images taken this winter at Blue Spring State
Park by photographer Walker Stanberry. 
