Photo © William Garvin

Current Manatee News Features

Look Around – Slow Down! Boaters –
Watch for Manatees Over the 4th of July Weekend


How Manatees Find Their Way

Paddle with a Purpose

Mock Manatee Rescue Aims to Prepare Helpers
Read an article at the SunSentinel.com

Mother Manatee and Calf Released into Julington Creek
Read an article and see photo at the Jacksonville Times Union

Mating Manatees Prompt Warning
Read an article at the SunSentinel.com

Viewer With Sharp Eye & Camera Spots Manatees
Read an article and see photos and video at CBS4.com

Manatees Need More Protection from Humans,
Crystal River Advocates Say

Read an article from the St. Petersburg Times

10 Manatees Make a Love Connection on the Beach
Read an article and see photos in the Miami Herald

New Family-Friendly Sign Communicates
Important Manatee Message

Volunteer Project Exceeds Expectations

SMC Comments on 2009 Manatee Synoptic Surveys

Springtime Releases: Five Manatees Try Life in the Wild Again
See more photos of Rita's release at andfinally.tv

Researching Manatees in West Africa

Survey Says: Threats Still Loom for Manatees


Conservation Groups Petition Feds to Protect Critical Manatee Habitat

Hold That Boating Banner High -- Help Save a Manatee!

Manatees and the Changing Climate

Manatee Songs Deliver Meaningful Message

Manatee Posters Promote Boater Awareness




 

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July 2
SMC Presentation
Orange County Library
Kids Summer
Reading Program
10:30 a.m. -
5049 Edgewater Dr
Orlando, FL
For more info, visit:
www.ocls.info

July 18, 2009
Snooty's Birthday Bash
& Wildlife Festival
South Florida Museum
Bradenton, FL
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
For more info, visit:
www.southflorida
museum.org


August 8, 2009
National Marina Day
Longboat Key Club Moorings
Longboat Key, FL
10:00 am. - 2:00 p.m.
For more info, e-mail:
phyllis.thomas@
longboatkeyclub.com


August 22, 2009
Tampa Yankees
Jimmy Buffett Tribute Night
George M. Steinbrenner Field
Tampa, FL
5:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
For more info, e-mail:
aennis@yankees.com

September 26, 2009
FL Keys Birding
& Wildlife Festival
Environmental Fair
Curry Hammock State Park
Marathon, FL
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
For more info, visit: www.keysbirdingfest.org

October 18, 2009
"Ding" Darling Family Day
J.N. "Ding" Darling NWR
Sanibel, FL
11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
For more info, visit:
http://dingdarlingdays.com

October 24, 2009
Fall Festival in the Park
Wekiwa Springs State Park
Apopka, FL
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
For more info, e-mail
dvl30nj@earthlink.net


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