Our Cause

We help protect manatees and their aquatic habitat for future generations by aiding in the recovery and protection of manatees and their aquatic ecosystems throughout the world.

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How You Can Help

Philip the manatee

Adopt

Symbolically adopt a manatee for yourself or as a gift, starting at as little as $25 per year! Adopt by December 8th for domestic holiday delivery.
2023 Manatee Wall Calendar

Shop

Shop for manatee-themed items for any occasion. All proceeds are used to support manatees and their habitat.
Venice the manatee on a rescue tarp given by Save the Manatee Club

Donate

Your contribution funds public awareness and education; manatee research, rescue, and rehabilitation efforts; and advocacy and legal action.
Seagrass matting project

Act

Contact policy makers, join the sighting network, or volunteer — whether you're in Florida or outside the state, there are ways you can help!

A Message from Jimmy Buffett

Singer/Songwriter and Club Co-Founder

 

Get Involved

Meet a Manatee: Ariel

She was rescued with her mother, Amanda, when she was only a few weeks old.

Get Moving: Manatee 5k

Join 1,800 participants from around the world helping manatees by participating virtually in the 19th annual Save the Manatee 5K.

Webinar: Research at Blue Spring

Hear how researchers identify and count manatees at Blue Spring, and why the spring is so important for FL manatees.

Volunteer: Be Part of the SMC Team!

Did you know you can be an SMC volunteer from anywhere in the world?! Learn more on our volunteer page.

Manatee Webcams

Manatees gathered on the webcams at Blue Spring State Park.

Get the News

Paddle Tales, October ’22Two manatees swim in turquoise water. © Cardelucci.

Public Service Ads

Manatee PSA: Go Big this holiday season. Adopt-A-Manatee: the gift that keeps on giving.