Features

2022

Paddle Tales eNewsletter: December 2022
Features – It’s A Fact: Manatee Size | Parades, Festivals, and Your Last Chance to Join the Save the Manatee 5k! | Last chance to Adopt-A-Manatee® For the Holidays! | Meet A Manatee: Lily

Manatee Sightings: November 2022

Video: Do manatees have good vision?

Video: Manatee Research At Blue Spring State Park

Paddle Tales eNewsletter: October 2022
Features – It’s A Fact: Manatee Sounds | Caption Contest | Don’t Miss: New Adoptee Profiles!

More Manatee Sightings in the Wekiva River

Please Keep Your Distance From Mating Herds
Why disturbing mating herds can harm humans and manatees alike

Video: How many species of manatees are there?

Paddle Tales eNewsletter: August 2022
Fertilizer-Free for Manatees | 2022 Summer Cleanups | It’s A Fact: Marching Molars | Adoptee Philip

Video: Manatee Anatomy: Show & Tell
How much do you know about manatee anatomy? Join SMC’s Director of Multimedia & Manatee Research Associate Cora Berchem to learn more about the manatee’s skeletal system

Podcast: When We Talk About Animals: The Fight to Save Florida’s Manatees
Aquatic biologist and SMC executive director Patrick Rose discusses his life’s work

Paddle Tales eNewsletter: June 2022
It’s A Fact: Manatee Vision | Virtual 5k

Manatee Lady
Helen Spivey, environmentalist and fierce advocate, passes away at 94

Zelda the Manatee Joins Adoption Program

Keep Me Tangle Free!
Why debris in waterways is dangerous to manatees and other wildlife

Manatee Sightings: June 2022

Video: Do manatees have twins or triplets?

Paddle Tales eNewsletter: April 2022
It’s A Fact: Florida’s Springs | Springs & Manatees webinar | ABC News feature, “It’s Not Too Late”

Manatees On The Mend
Updates on manatees that have been recently rescued, released, or are currently in rehabilitation

Welcome Back, Volunteers!
After nearly two years at home, in-person events are back and we could not be happier!

Manatee Sightings: March 2022

Video: How long can manatees stay underwater?

Paddle Tales eNewsletter: February 2022
It’s A Fact: Sirenians | Science Friday on “The Race to Save Florida’s Manatees” | Manatee Research webinar

Winter News: January 2022
The latest news and updates from the 2021-2022 manatee season

New Mobile Manatee Sighting Form
Report healthy manatee sightings with our new online tool!

Manatee Sightings: February 2022

Video: How Far Do Manatees Migrate?

2021

Manatee Season Begins!
December 1, 2021

Manatee Q & A: Are Manatees Intelligent? (video)
December 1, 2021

Do Manatees Have a Sense of Smell? (video)
October 4, 2021

Manatee Research
October 4, 2021

Manatee Education Resources
October 4, 2021

Manatee Sightings: Moms and Calves (photos and video)
October 4, 2021

Mandy and Manilow Return Home
September 20, 2021

Animals to the Max Podcast
Animal expert Corbin Maxey recently interviewed SMC’s Patrick Rose about current manatee conservation efforts and fun facts about manatees interacting with alligators.
August 10, 2021

Facebook Live Event
SMC’s Cora Berchem joined a panel of experts to discuss ongoing concerns for manatees and the impact of algae blooms on Florida’s coastal ecosystems.
August 4, 2021

Summer Manatee Sightings
August 3, 2021

Why Do Manatees Touch Each Other With Their Snouts? (video)
August 2, 2021

Manatees and Climate Change
Updated July 30, 2021

Manatee Recycled Art Contest
July 29, 2021

Virtual Volunteers Share the Love
July 23, 2021

Florida Manatees are Dying of Starvation at an Alarming Rate
Patrick Rose, Save the Manatee Club Executive Director is interviewed on The Weekly on News 6.
June 27, 2021

Webinar: What’s Going on With the Manatees in the Indian River Lagoon?
Patrick Rose, an aquatic biologist and Executive Director of Save the Manatee Club, addresses this situation and how manatees are affected by the condition of the Indian River Lagoon.
June 17, 2021

What Do Manatees Do When They Are Attacked? How Do They Defend Themselves? (video)
June 1, 2021

Save The Manatee Club: Why Manatees are Dying and Florida Environmental Issues
See an interview with Cora Berchem, Save the Manatee Club’s Multimedia Director and Manatee Research Associate on Conversations with Rob
May 26, 2021

Manatees on the Mend
May 26, 2021

Annie Visits With Her New Calf
May 17, 2021

Chessie’s Incredible Journey
May 12, 2021

First-Ever Golf Tournament Raises Almost $10K for Manatee Conservation Efforts
May 6, 2021

Manatee Festival Madness in March!
April 2, 2021

Manatee Sightings: April 2021
April 1, 2021

Do Manatees Have Teeth? (video)
April 1, 2021

Manatee Activities Sheet
April 1, 2021

Manatee Appreciation Day
March 31, 2021

Meet Lesley, Our New Adoptee
March 18, 2021

Save the Manatee Club Golf Tournament: May 1, 2021
February 17, 2021

Bike Tire Manatee Returns Tire Free
January 28, 2021

Manatee Sightings: February 2021 Photos
January 27, 2021

Manatee Sightings: February 2021 Videos
January 27, 2021

WDBO Interview with Patrick Rose, Save the Manatee Club Executive Director (video)
January 25, 2021

A Happy Ending for Faye
January 21, 2021

How many manatees frequent Blue Spring? (video)

2020

What is a group of manatees called? (video)
December 1, 2020

Don’t Miss: A recent video of a calf as she feeds on vegetation
December 1, 2020

Manatee Season Is Here!
November 24, 2020

Meet A Manatee: Millie
November 20, 2020

How Do Manatees Communicate?
October 29, 2020

Skype in the Classroom Live Event: Manatees! — Watch the Replay (Video)
October 8, 2020

What Type of Technology is Used to Track Manatees? (Video)
October 1, 2020

Why Is It Wrong to Give Food or Water to Manatees?
September 15, 2020

Una and Maguna Go Back Home
September 8, 2020

Phyllis Gives Birth to a New Calf!
August 17, 2020

Remembering Electra
August 7, 2020

Learn About Manatees Virtually!
August 1, 2020

What Is A Manatee?
Watch our new video at our Manatee Facts page!
August 1, 2020

What’s the difference between a manatee and dugong? (video)
August 1, 2020

A Successful Rescue for Siesta and Her Calf Key
July 2, 2020

WDBO Interview: Manatees (audio)
Featuring Patrick Rose, Save the Manatee Club Executive Director, on manatees, the threats they face, and Save the Manatee Club’s conservation efforts.

The Rescue and Release of Jesup
June 1, 2020

Manatee Art Contest
June 1, 2020

Manatee Sightings
June 1, 2020

Remembering Cassie
April 10, 2020

Manatee Q & A: How long does a manatee calf stay with its mother? (video)
April 1, 2020

Manatee Sightings: April 2020
April 1, 2020

A Successful Rescue for Una
March 19, 2020

A Message Regarding Coronavirus for Members and Supporters
March 18, 2020

Tribute to Amber
March 11, 2020

O’Neil Returns to the Wild
March 5, 2020

5 “Manatee Manners” To Follow This Winter
February 5, 2020

Manatee Sightings: Winter 2020
February 3, 2020

Manatee Q & A: Do manatees travel in groups? (video)
February 3, 2020

Volunteers Spread the Word at 2020 Manatee Festivals
January 31, 2020

Learn About Manatees!
Watch Explore.org’s live chat with Cora Berchem, Manatee Research & Multimedia Specialist for Save the Manatee Club
January 22, 2020

Manatee Valentine Coloring Sheet (pdf)
Download and print to use this coloring sheet. Thank you to artist Connie Roy for creating it!
You can purchase Connie’s manatee coloring book at our gift catalog.
January 20, 2020

2019

Manatee Sightings: December 2019
December 5, 2019

Meet A Manatee: Nick
December 5, 2019

Manatee Q & A: Why do manatees sometimes look green? (video)
December 5, 2019

Send Free Holiday eCards
December 5, 2019

Manatee Holiday Coloring Sheet (pdf)
Download and print to use this coloring sheet. Thank you to artist Connie Roy for creating it!
You can purchase Connie’s manatee coloring book at our gift catalog.
December 5, 2019

Halloween Manatee Coloring Sheet (pdf)
Download and print to use this coloring sheet. Thank you to artist Connie Roy for creating it!
You can purchase Connie’s manatee coloring book at our gift catalog.
October 24, 2019

Tracking Manatee Movement
October 1, 2019

Meet A Manatee: Merlin
October 1, 2019

Manatee Q & A: How Do You Report A Manatee Speed Zone Violation?
Watch our video
October 1, 2019

Meet Millie and Illusion
August 1, 2019

Manatee Q & A: How Can You Tell A Male Manatee From A Female? 
Watch our video
August 1, 2019

Manatee FAQ
August 1, 2019

If You See A Manatee: Be Cool
Watch our video
August 1, 2019

Belize Orphans Survive And Thrive
May 31, 2019

Manatee Art Contest
May 31, 2019

Please Don’t Feed Or Give Manatees Water
Watch our video
May 31, 2019

Manatee Q & A: How Long Can Manatees Live?
Get the video answer from Wayne Hartley, our Manatee Specialist
May 31, 2019

Meet A Manatee: Floyd
April 3, 2019

Manatee Sightings
April 3, 2019

Manatee Q & A: How Long Are Manatees In Rehabilitation After They Are Rescued?
Get the video answer from Wayne Hartley, our Manatee Specialist
April 3, 2019

Meet A Manatee: Howie
February 1, 2019

Manatee Sightings
February 1, 2019

Manatee Q & A: How Far Can a Manatee Swim in a Day?
Get the video answer from Wayne Hartley, our Manatee Specialist
February 1, 2019

The Florida Manatee Festival at Crystal River: January 19 – 20, 2019
January 25, 2019

2018

A Look Into the World of Manatee Research
December 4, 2018

Meet A Manatee: Lucille
December 4, 2018

Send Free Holiday eCards
December 4, 2018

Manatee Q & A: Where Do Manatees Go When It Gets Cold?
December 4, 2018

Volunteers Pin the Positive!
October 8, 2018

Volunteers Receive Milestone Award
October 3, 2018

Manatee Q & A: Do Manatees Mate for Life?
Get the video answer from Wayne Hartley, our Manatee Specialist
October 1, 2018

Amazing Annie Has A New Calf
September 20, 2018

Summer Visits Call for More Observer Volunteers
September 18, 2018

Meet Moo Shoo
July 17, 2018

When Trash Impacts
July 31, 2018

Remembering Ilya
July 27, 2018

Manatee Sightings
August 1, 2018

Manatee Q & A: Do manatees have ears, and where are they located?
Watch our video
August 1, 2018

Does This Manatee Need Help?
Watch our video and get tips to help determine if a manatee is in distress and needs to be reported.
June 1, 2018

Manatee Q & A: How long are manatees pregnant and how often do they have a calf?
Watch our video
June 1, 2018

Boat Safely With Manatees
Watch our video and get tips to protect manatees while out on the water.
May 19, 2018

15th Annual Save the Manatee 5K Race Grows Globally
May 23, 2018

Remembering Lorelei
May 3, 2018

Manatee Sightings
March 29, 2018

Meet A Manatee: Gator
March 15, 2018

Generous Supporters Replace Stolen Canoe
March 13, 2018

Manatee Q & A: Can Manatees Be Left or Right Flippered?
Get the video answer from Wayne Hartley, our Manatee Specialist
March 12, 2018

Meet A Manatee: Annie
March 7, 2018

New Manatee Research Canoe
Thank you to everyone who donated! Watch our video.
February 14, 2018

The Tangled Tale of Una and Misterbaby
February 1, 2018

Manatee Sightings
February 1, 2018

Manatee Q & A: What Happens When Manatees Sleep?
Get the video answer from Wayne Hartley, our Manatee Specialist
Learn the science behind how manatees “sleep”
February 1, 2018

Blue Spring Manatee Festival 2018
February 1, 2018

Crystal River Manatee Festival 2018
January 19, 2018

Two New Manatees Added To Adoption Program
February 4, 2016

2017

Manatee Season Begins
Watch the livestreaming webcams and pre-recorded videos from Blue Spring State Park and get information on manatee viewing areas, responsible ecotour operators, and protection tips.
December 1, 2017

Meet a Manatee: Brutus
December 13, 2017

Meet a Manatee: Betsy
November 8, 2017

Meet a Manatee: Aqua
October 30, 2017

Manatees and Hurricanes
What happens to manatees during and after a hurricane? Watch our video.
October 3, 2017

Responsible Paddling Near Manatees
How do you know a manatee is nearby? What should you do if you see one? Watch our video.
October 3, 2017

In Danger On the Water
See our new video that focuses on the dangers manatee face from watercraft collisions.
August 1, 2017

Manatees in Alabama
Tag along as we visit Dauphin Island Sea Lab’s Manatee Sighting Network and learn more about SMC’s collaboration with them. Watch our video.
August 1, 2017

Amber’s New Calf
June 1, 2017

Learn With Manfred Manatee
June 1, 2017

14th Annual Save the Manatee 5K Race A Great Success
June 1, 2017

Decision Puts Manatees In Danger
Learn why the decision to downlist manatees is not a good one and what you can do. Watch our video.
April 12, 2017

Lemon and A Little Lime
April 12, 2017

MRRP Is Going Strong
April 12 2017

What Does the Recent Synoptic Survey Count Mean for Manatees?
Watch a video featuring Dr. Katie Tripp, Director of Science and Conservation for Save the Manatee Club
March 1, 2017

See A Video Of Lime, A 3-Week-Old Manatee Calf
February 10, 2017

Meet a Manatee: Jemp
February 1, 2017

Crystal River Manatee Festival 2017
Read our news feature from Helen Spivey, Co-Chair of the Save the Manatee Club Board of Directors
January 23, 2017

Stranded Manatees Rescued By Huge Team Effort
October 3, 2016

Annie Has A New Calf!
October 3, 2016

The Rescue and Release of Leesburg the Manatee
August 1, 2016

Free Manatee Program Available for Schools
August 1, 2016

Manatees and Watercraft Video
August 1, 2016

Florida’s Algae Blooms: What You Can Do
July 8, 2016

A Beautiful Day for the Manatee 5K
June 3, 2016

Meet Ariel
April 5, 2016