Save the Manatee Club
@savethemanateeclub.bsky.social
Non-profit 501(c)(3) protecting manatees and their aquatic habitat for future generations
Latest Manatee Update from Blue Spring! Beautiful day. There were only 66 manatees for roll call and none were SMC adoptees. The warming river temp was 66.7F (19.3C). We saw another manatee that rarely shows up at BSSP yesterday, Numa (not an adoptee.)
November 20, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Latest Manatee Update from Blue Spring! Beautiful day. There were only 66 manatees for roll call and none were SMC adoptees. The warming river temp was 66.7F (19.3C). We saw another manatee that rarely shows up at BSSP yesterday, Numa (not an adoptee.)
November 17, 2025 at 1:03 AM
Our above water webcam at Blue Spring State Park in conjunction with explore.org is now live again for you to watch on ManaTV.org and our YouTube channel.
Our team is working hard this week to install all the other cameras and make them live again so stay tuned!
Our team is working hard this week to install all the other cameras and make them live again so stay tuned!
November 11, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Our above water webcam at Blue Spring State Park in conjunction with explore.org is now live again for you to watch on ManaTV.org and our YouTube channel.
Our team is working hard this week to install all the other cameras and make them live again so stay tuned!
Our team is working hard this week to install all the other cameras and make them live again so stay tuned!
It’s a fact!
Unlike most other mammals, manatees do not have bone marrow in their ribs and other long bones. Instead, their bones are dense and heavy, which helps them to sink below the water’s surface when they expel enough air from their lungs and control their buoyancy. savethemanatee.org/facts
Unlike most other mammals, manatees do not have bone marrow in their ribs and other long bones. Instead, their bones are dense and heavy, which helps them to sink below the water’s surface when they expel enough air from their lungs and control their buoyancy. savethemanatee.org/facts
October 29, 2025 at 4:34 PM
It’s a fact!
Unlike most other mammals, manatees do not have bone marrow in their ribs and other long bones. Instead, their bones are dense and heavy, which helps them to sink below the water’s surface when they expel enough air from their lungs and control their buoyancy. savethemanatee.org/facts
Unlike most other mammals, manatees do not have bone marrow in their ribs and other long bones. Instead, their bones are dense and heavy, which helps them to sink below the water’s surface when they expel enough air from their lungs and control their buoyancy. savethemanatee.org/facts
Manatee “Thinmint” goes home after rehabilitation at ZooTampa at Lowry Park!
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Thinmint the manatee returned to Crystal River
Tuesday morning a juvenile, male manatee called Thinmint was returned back to his home waters after spending nearly a year being rehabilitated at Zoo Tampa at Lowry Park.
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October 22, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Manatee “Thinmint” goes home after rehabilitation at ZooTampa at Lowry Park!
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Happy Monday Man vs. Manatee! (:3)
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October 21, 2025 at 1:29 AM
Happy Monday Man vs. Manatee! (:3)
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Manatee sightings break SC record. Here’s how many were spotted & where
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Manatee sightings break SC record. Here’s how many were spotted & where
Manatee sightings have surged in SC this year, with 245 total. Here’s where you might spot them for the remainder of the season..
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October 19, 2025 at 10:36 PM
Manatee sightings break SC record. Here’s how many were spotted & where
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Happy Monday Man vs. Manatee! (:3)
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October 13, 2025 at 11:03 PM
Happy Monday Man vs. Manatee! (:3)
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We’re proud to partner with Hydrapak's Sustainable Racing Program to help reduce race day waste at our upcoming Save the Manatee 5K!
Each runner will receive a reusable HydraPak SpeedCup at packet pickup to use throughout the race. Let’s race responsibly together!
Each runner will receive a reusable HydraPak SpeedCup at packet pickup to use throughout the race. Let’s race responsibly together!
October 10, 2025 at 2:22 PM
We’re proud to partner with Hydrapak's Sustainable Racing Program to help reduce race day waste at our upcoming Save the Manatee 5K!
Each runner will receive a reusable HydraPak SpeedCup at packet pickup to use throughout the race. Let’s race responsibly together!
Each runner will receive a reusable HydraPak SpeedCup at packet pickup to use throughout the race. Let’s race responsibly together!
We are excited about our partnership with Sneakers4Good for our Manatee 5K giving participants the opportunity to donate gently used running shoes. Donations can be made at the race, 1 week prior & post-race at Blue Spring & during packet pick-up.
October 8, 2025 at 6:26 PM
We are excited about our partnership with Sneakers4Good for our Manatee 5K giving participants the opportunity to donate gently used running shoes. Donations can be made at the race, 1 week prior & post-race at Blue Spring & during packet pick-up.
Though manatees have a reputation for moving slowly, they can really steal the show when they want to and swim at speeds of up to 20mph in short bursts. Meet the stars of our adoption program at adoptamantee.org thelifeofashowgirl #ts12 #swifties
October 7, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Though manatees have a reputation for moving slowly, they can really steal the show when they want to and swim at speeds of up to 20mph in short bursts. Meet the stars of our adoption program at adoptamantee.org thelifeofashowgirl #ts12 #swifties
Featured manatee item: Watercolor plush!
You've found our 11 Inch Watercolor Manatee—the cutest stuffed animal around! With its oh-so-squishy body and vibrant colors, this plush pal is sure to make waves in anyone's collection. Super soft!
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You've found our 11 Inch Watercolor Manatee—the cutest stuffed animal around! With its oh-so-squishy body and vibrant colors, this plush pal is sure to make waves in anyone's collection. Super soft!
shop.savethemanatee.org/products/11-...
October 7, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Featured manatee item: Watercolor plush!
You've found our 11 Inch Watercolor Manatee—the cutest stuffed animal around! With its oh-so-squishy body and vibrant colors, this plush pal is sure to make waves in anyone's collection. Super soft!
shop.savethemanatee.org/products/11-...
You've found our 11 Inch Watercolor Manatee—the cutest stuffed animal around! With its oh-so-squishy body and vibrant colors, this plush pal is sure to make waves in anyone's collection. Super soft!
shop.savethemanatee.org/products/11-...
It’s a fact!
Though manatees live in fresh, brackish, and saltwater, they do not drink salt water. While in saltwater environments, their intake of water occurs while eating aquatic plants, and manatees can remain in salt water for weeks at a time. Find more facts at savethemanatee.org/facts
Though manatees live in fresh, brackish, and saltwater, they do not drink salt water. While in saltwater environments, their intake of water occurs while eating aquatic plants, and manatees can remain in salt water for weeks at a time. Find more facts at savethemanatee.org/facts
October 1, 2025 at 6:45 PM
It’s a fact!
Though manatees live in fresh, brackish, and saltwater, they do not drink salt water. While in saltwater environments, their intake of water occurs while eating aquatic plants, and manatees can remain in salt water for weeks at a time. Find more facts at savethemanatee.org/facts
Though manatees live in fresh, brackish, and saltwater, they do not drink salt water. While in saltwater environments, their intake of water occurs while eating aquatic plants, and manatees can remain in salt water for weeks at a time. Find more facts at savethemanatee.org/facts
Featured Item: Baby Teether
Designed to help soothe and comfort your ocean-loving little one! It features multiple teething surfaces and is easy for little hands to grip and manage.
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Designed to help soothe and comfort your ocean-loving little one! It features multiple teething surfaces and is easy for little hands to grip and manage.
shop.savethemanatee.org/products/the...
September 30, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Featured Item: Baby Teether
Designed to help soothe and comfort your ocean-loving little one! It features multiple teething surfaces and is easy for little hands to grip and manage.
shop.savethemanatee.org/products/the...
Designed to help soothe and comfort your ocean-loving little one! It features multiple teething surfaces and is easy for little hands to grip and manage.
shop.savethemanatee.org/products/the...
Happy Monday Man vs. Manatee! (:3)
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September 29, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Happy Monday Man vs. Manatee! (:3)
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Happy Man vs. Manatee! (:3)
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September 23, 2025 at 12:18 PM
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On July 22, a congressional bill was introduced by to amend the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) This bill strips nearly all current protections from marine mammals. How can you help?
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📢 Speak up! savethemanatee.org/preserve-esa-mmpa
➡️ Share this post far and wide. Graphic: @whalesorg.bsky.social
📢 Speak up! savethemanatee.org/preserve-esa-mmpa
September 17, 2025 at 4:10 PM
On July 22, a congressional bill was introduced by to amend the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) This bill strips nearly all current protections from marine mammals. How can you help?
➡️ Share this post far and wide. Graphic: @whalesorg.bsky.social
📢 Speak up! savethemanatee.org/preserve-esa-mmpa
➡️ Share this post far and wide. Graphic: @whalesorg.bsky.social
📢 Speak up! savethemanatee.org/preserve-esa-mmpa
It’s a fact!
Based on the internal structure of their eyes, which possess rods and cones, manatees have color vision. Behavioral research has confirmed that they are able to see the colors blue and green against a grey background but are unable to see red. savethemanatee.org/facts
Based on the internal structure of their eyes, which possess rods and cones, manatees have color vision. Behavioral research has confirmed that they are able to see the colors blue and green against a grey background but are unable to see red. savethemanatee.org/facts
September 17, 2025 at 3:03 PM
It’s a fact!
Based on the internal structure of their eyes, which possess rods and cones, manatees have color vision. Behavioral research has confirmed that they are able to see the colors blue and green against a grey background but are unable to see red. savethemanatee.org/facts
Based on the internal structure of their eyes, which possess rods and cones, manatees have color vision. Behavioral research has confirmed that they are able to see the colors blue and green against a grey background but are unable to see red. savethemanatee.org/facts
Happy Monday Man vs. Manatee! (:3)
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September 15, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Happy Monday Man vs. Manatee! (:3)
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We are excited to have Subaru of America, Inc. and Orlando Health on board as sponsors for this year's sold-out Save the Manatee 5K run/walk at Blue Spring on Nov 15th, 2025!
Want to become a sponsor or donate a raffle prize? Contact us at 5k@savethemanatee.org or check out savethemanatee5k.com
Want to become a sponsor or donate a raffle prize? Contact us at 5k@savethemanatee.org or check out savethemanatee5k.com
September 13, 2025 at 6:06 PM
We are excited to have Subaru of America, Inc. and Orlando Health on board as sponsors for this year's sold-out Save the Manatee 5K run/walk at Blue Spring on Nov 15th, 2025!
Want to become a sponsor or donate a raffle prize? Contact us at 5k@savethemanatee.org or check out savethemanatee5k.com
Want to become a sponsor or donate a raffle prize? Contact us at 5k@savethemanatee.org or check out savethemanatee5k.com
Join us this tomorrow Saturday, September 13th at the How to Festival at Lyonia Environmental Center! Our Director of Multimedia and Manatee Research Associate, Cora Berchem, will be presenting on How to spot and report sick and injured manatees at 11 a.m.!
September 12, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Join us this tomorrow Saturday, September 13th at the How to Festival at Lyonia Environmental Center! Our Director of Multimedia and Manatee Research Associate, Cora Berchem, will be presenting on How to spot and report sick and injured manatees at 11 a.m.!
Featured Manatee Item: Save the Manatee Club Key Ring
This exclusive key ring features an engraved logo and a metal manatee charm. Keep your keys safe and show your support for these gentle creatures. Fits car, house, and watercraft keys.
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This exclusive key ring features an engraved logo and a metal manatee charm. Keep your keys safe and show your support for these gentle creatures. Fits car, house, and watercraft keys.
shop.savethemanatee.org/products/sav...
September 9, 2025 at 10:13 PM
Featured Manatee Item: Save the Manatee Club Key Ring
This exclusive key ring features an engraved logo and a metal manatee charm. Keep your keys safe and show your support for these gentle creatures. Fits car, house, and watercraft keys.
shop.savethemanatee.org/products/sav...
This exclusive key ring features an engraved logo and a metal manatee charm. Keep your keys safe and show your support for these gentle creatures. Fits car, house, and watercraft keys.
shop.savethemanatee.org/products/sav...
Happy Monday Man vs. Manatee! (:3)
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manvsmanatee.com
September 8, 2025 at 11:59 PM
Happy Monday Man vs. Manatee! (:3)
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To continue the celebration of International Manatee Day, join us tomorrow, Tuesday September 9th, for a webinar featuring an in-depth exploration of the Greater Caribbean manatee.
RSVP at savethemanatee.org/register
RSVP at savethemanatee.org/register
September 8, 2025 at 2:43 PM
To continue the celebration of International Manatee Day, join us tomorrow, Tuesday September 9th, for a webinar featuring an in-depth exploration of the Greater Caribbean manatee.
RSVP at savethemanatee.org/register
RSVP at savethemanatee.org/register
Today is Int'l Manatee Day! Featured partner: Rainforest Awareness Rescue Education Center. One of RAREC’s flagship programs is the conservation of Amazonian manatees, one of the least-known and most vulnerable aquatic mammals in South America. InternationalManateeDay
September 7, 2025 at 11:25 PM
Today is Int'l Manatee Day! Featured partner: Rainforest Awareness Rescue Education Center. One of RAREC’s flagship programs is the conservation of Amazonian manatees, one of the least-known and most vulnerable aquatic mammals in South America. InternationalManateeDay