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

Rocket the manatee

Adopt

Adopt Rocket or another manatee for $35 or more and get a free passport wallet with a manatee design. A nice Father's Day gift!
2022 Manatee Wall Calendar

Shop

Sale! Pre-order your 2022 manatee wall calendar by June 30th for just $7.50. Save 50%!
Orphaned manatee calf at ZooTampa.

Donate

Give to our Emergency Rescue Fund and help provide funding and resources for the rescue, care, and release of injured, sick, and orphaned manatees.
Ralphie the manatee is released at Blue Spring State Park

Act

Please report sick or injured manatees in Florida as soon as possible by calling 1-888-404-FWCC (3922). Get info for other areas, too.

A Message from Jimmy Buffett

Singer/Songwriter and Club Co-Founder

 

Get Involved

Meet a Manatee: Betsy

Nicknamed “The Inspector,” Betsy is known for being curious. Betsy was born in1990 at Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park. Learn more and see photos and video.

Manatee Q & A

What do manatees do when they are attacked? How do they defend themselves? Watch a video to get the answer.

Congressman Urges FWS to Change Manatee Status

Rep. Vern Buchanan, R-Fla. has called on the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to upgrade the manatee to “endangered” status under the Endangered Species Act. Read more.

A Call to Save Florida’s Manatees

See an interview with Patrick Rose, Save the Manatee Club's Executive Director. Pat talks about the loss of seagrass, the high number of manatee deaths, and the call to reinstate the manatee's status as endangered.

Manatee Webcams

Manatees on the webcam at Blue Spring State Park.

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June 2021 Paddle Tales

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