November 2023
Multiple Manatee Rescues Following Hurricane Idalia
The Manatee Rescue and Rehabilitation Partnership stayed vigilant after Hurricane Idalia, assisting with rescues of displaced and stranded manatees.
Homosassa Springs Weathers The Hurricane Season
Park staff and manatee watch volunteers prepare for another manatee season at one of Florida’s most popular warm-water springs, Homosassa Springs.
Adoptee Appearances At Blue Spring Drop Over Autumn
Many manatees were sighted this autumn at Blue Spring State Park, including three Save the Manatee Club adoptees!
Millie Still The Only Reliable Coastal Adoptee
Millie makes an appearance in the Silver River, while the other adoptees remain shy. Hopefully the cooler fall temperatures will result in more sightings.
Our Website Gets A New Look
Save the Manatee Club has a new website with new features that will make connecting with our supporters easier and learning about manatees better.
Science Corner: Landfill Dangers And Alternatives
Manatees face many challenges in the wild—from harassment to boat strikes—but they may face additional threats from an unlikely source: landfills.
No Sighting Of Bama Over The Summer
There is no sighting of Bama in Alabama over the summer, but researchers kept busy tracking other recently released manatees in the northern Gulf of Mexico.