March 2026
Momentum Builds for Manatee Protection
Late 2025 and early 2026 saw lots of engagement on bedrock environmental laws and exciting updates on state-level priorities to further manatee conservation.
Extreme Cold Breaks Manatee Records Over and Over
Cool weather arrived on October 31, and a few manatees along with it. But the season officially began on November 11 with 60 manatees.
Join the Ladies Underwater in the Fishbowl
Florida winter weather has brought another busy manatee season to Homosassa Springs, with cool temperatures drawing many manatees into areas around the park.
Vector, Flicker, and Zelda, Oh My!
The winter months, with their multiple cold fronts, finally brought in quite a few adoptee sightings!
Record Manatee Sightings in the Northern Gulf
The Dauphin Island Sea Lab/Manatee Sighting Network reached a new milestone, documenting more than 8,000 opportunistic sighting reports since its inception in 2007!
Establishing Manatee Boating Zone Rules
Learn about manatee protection zones, how they’re established, and how they help manatees.
Manatees Keep Rescue Teams Working Non-Stop
Winter has been very busy with many manatee rescues and returns to their natural habitat for both us and our partners all across Florida.
Finish Lines and Fresh Starts
On the morning of November 15, 2025, nearly 400 runners, walkers, and nature lovers filled the course at Blue Spring State Park.
