June 2024
SMC Co-Founder Bob Graham Passes Away
We reflect on the life and legacy of former U.S. Senator and Florida Governor Bob Graham, a champion for environmental conservation and wildlife protection.
A Tie Rocks The Adoptee Attendance Race
The Blue Spring manatee season started on November 6 with a manatee count of 76 and ended on March 1 with a manatee count of 38.
HSWSP Welcomes A New Rehab Manatee
As the wild manatees are seen less and less frequently due to the heat, the park has welcomed a new rehabilitating manatee named Piper.
Millie Takes Another Trip; Vector Shows Up At TECO
Millie and Vector were both spotted, but the others remain elusive as the weather warms up and manatees are beginning to travel.
Manatee Education And Outreach Around Alabama
Manatee sighting season has started on the northern Gulf of Mexico coast, and the first sighting in Alabama waters has already been reported.
Flapjack Rescued Again; More Releases
Late winter to early spring was a busy time for manatee releases in Florida, including 18 releases at two parks in just two weeks.
Using Drones For Manatee Research And Conservation
We’ve utilized drones for several purposes with manatees, including rescue operations, observing behavior, and evaluating body condition.
Fertilizer-Free Landscaping
To be more sustainable as an organization, we are in the process of transforming the grass lawn at our new office into a nearly 100% native landscape.
