September 2023
Celebrating An Unprecedented Achievement
After over 40 years of hard work and dedication, our dream of a relocation to a permanent home has finally come true, thanks to an incredible legacy donation.
Wildtracks Takes In A Humanized Manatee
Learn about Wildtracks’ rescue of a young manatee in Belize, who was too friendly with people, and the progress she’s made in her behavioral rehabilitation.
Small Changes Could Add Up To Big Wins For Manatees
Florida’s 2023 legislative session concluded May 5, and it was a record year for land conservation funding, allocating over $1 billion toward restoration and conservation projects.
Summer—A Busy Time For Boaters, Mating Manatees
During the summer, it’s crucial to safeguard Florida manatees by respecting their space, allowing their natural behaviors to continue undisturbed.
Millie Is Only Coastal Adoptee Seen This Summer
Summer is a quieter season for manatee sightings, but Millie remains a dependable presence and was seen in the Ocklawaha River.
Adoptees Enjoy Cool Spring During Sweltering Summer
Amid the sweet heat of summer in Homosassa, all four resident manatees are enjoying the cool waters of the spring and spring run.
Annie, Brutus, Howie, And More Make Summer Visits
Blue Spring adoptees make summer visits this year, and our researchers finalize last season’s numbers—for the first time, the attendance champion was a male!
An Active Manatee Season In The Northern Gulf
Manatee sighting season continues in the northern Gulf of Mexico with several familiar manatees appearing in Alabama waters!
