We are excited to have @BlueSpringFL/Guest Services on board as a sponsor for this year's Save the Manatee 5K at Blue Spring on November 15th, 2026! Want to become a sponsor or donate a giveaway item? Visit SaveTheManatee.org/5K-sponso… to learn more.

Happy Man vs. Manatee! (:3) manvsmanatee.com/

Featured #manatee adoptee: Deep Dent! Deep Dent is a medium-sized male who first showed up at Blue Spring State Park in 1979. He has a deep, “dent-like,” propeller wound on his tail. Learn more about Deep Dent and adopt him at savethemanatee.org/adopt-a-m…

We're excited to partner once again with Hydrapak's Sustainable Racing Program for our Save the Manatee 5K! In an effort to reduce race day waste, the first 350 people who pick up their race packet (the week prior to the race) will receive a free reusable HydraPak cup!

We hope everyone in the Florida panhandle is safe after hurricane Isaias hit Friday night. This time of year we are often asked - How do hurricanes affect manatees? Watch this short reel to learn more!

#TGIF and that means manatee puzzle time! This week we are featuring a manatee with a school of fish at Homosassa Springs. Enjoy! jigsawplanet.com/?rc=play&pi…

We are super excited to have Orange City Yoga on board as a sponsor for this year's Save the Manatee 5K at Blue Spring on November 15th, 2026! Want to become a sponsor or donate a giveaway item? Visit SaveTheManatee.org/5K-sponso… to learn more about how you can get involved.

Last week one of our supporters was able to meet with ranger Caitlin at Homosassa Springs State Park! Isabelle loves manatees but had never seen one live. Over the last 3 years she adopted Betsy who she finally got to meet. It was a great experience for the whole family!

Featured Volunteer: Melissa Pendleton savethemantee.org/volunteer-…

It's a fact! African and West Indian manatees have 3-4 nails on each flipper. Having fingernails is one of the many characteristics showing the similarities between manatees and their land relative, elephants. Find more facts at savethemanatee.org/facts #WildlifeWednesday

Manatees Face an Uncertain Future Under These New Rules The Florida manatee shows what a weakened Endangered Species Act could mean for conservation sierraclub.org/sierra/manate…

Featured #manatee adoptee: Una! Rescued in 2003 as an orphan, Una faced additional challenges with fishing line entanglement. Following treatment, she is once again doing well in the wild. Learn more about Una and adopt her at savethemanatee.org/Una

👉 Less than 2 months until the in-person Manatee 5K at Blue Spring! We only have 100 spots left open but they are going fast, so sign up now at savethemanatee5k.org to join 600+ other participants!🏃‍♂️ Virtual option is still open too!

Happy Man vs. Manatee! (:3) manvsmanatee.com/

Today is #WorldHabitatDay! Manatees utilize a wide variety of habitats, and to protect manatees, we must also protect the habitats they depend on. Visit SaveTheManatee.org/TakeActio… to learn more and to take action for manatees.

Happy #WorldTeachersDay! If you or an #educator you know is looking for ways to incorporate #manatees into your lesson plans, we've got you covered! Check out these great resources available to #teachers and students.

🖐️Volunteers Needed! 🖐️Do you love talking to others about manatees? Fall is a busy time for festivals and outreach events, and we're looking for volunteers for these events. Interested? Learn more at savethemanatee.org/volunteer or email us at [email protected]

Today is #WorldAnimalDay and we're sharing some close-ups of our favorite animal. These great clips are all from our underwater webcams at ManaTV.org. Remember to always give wild manatees plenty of space- watch our webcams instead for close-ups!

You asked - We answered! How does the #manatees's digestive system work? Watch our short video to learn more!

SMC's Director of Environmental Law & Policy recently appeared on Harry Gottlieb's "Pillars of the Community" podcast, along with SMC's Executive Director, to share information about manatees and their connection to the community in Miami. Check it out at communitynewspapers.com/cnew…