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Honoring the life and legacy of Save the Manatee Club’s Friend and Co-Founder, Bob Graham
Bob Graham, former US Senator and Florida Governor, was a tireless advocate for manatees and a champion for environmental conservation. His dedication to safeguarding manatees and their habitats has left a lasting mark on conservation efforts.
Honoring the Legacy of SMC Co-Founder Jimmy Buffett
Among the many facets of the remarkable life of Jimmy Buffett, his tireless dedication to manatee advocacy shines as a beacon of inspiration.
Manatee Sighting Blog
The river temp was 65.5 °F (18.6 °C). We observed 185 manatees during roll call. Save the Manatee Club adoptees seen were Gator, Moo Shoo, and Phyllis. Then, in the afternoon we assisted our partners with the release of an orphaned manatee that was raised in human care, which went quite well.
Manatee Sightings Update: February 2026
After multiple cold fronts throughout the winter, we had seen most of the adoptees by the start of the new year. Here are some new photos and videos!
A Very Special Visit to Blue Spring
On a recent cold January morning, we had the pleasure of meeting 7-year-old Avery and her family from Georgia at Blue Spring State Park!
Ocklawaha River Advocacy Update
The Florida legislative session is in full swing, and Save the Manatee Club is actively engaged, advocating beneficial policies and funding for manatees and their habitat.
Volunteer Spotlight: Avery Dall
After joining the Disney College Program, Avery discovered her passion for advocating for manatees. Read more about Avery’s volunteer story, her favorite moments from volunteering, and which adopted manatee she has.
Manatee Sightings Update: December 2025
Manatee Season at Blue Spring State Park started with big excitement with an adoptee giving birth!
22nd Annual Save the Manatee 5K Recap
With perfect weather and plenty of manatees, the inaugural Save the Manatee 5K at Blue Spring State Park on Saturday, November 15 was a huge success!
