2021
Manatee Season Begins!
In November, the weather started to cool down in Florida, and that meant the return of manatees to warm-water sources throughout the state.
Mandy and Manilow Return Home
On July 14th, a manatee named Mandy and her dependent male calf, Manilow, were released back into the wild at Blue Spring State Park.
Manatee Sightings Update: Moms and Calves
There were several manatee mother and calf pairs visiting Blue Spring State Park this summer that were captured on the webcam.
Virtual Volunteers Share The Love
Interested volunteers from all over the United States were able to share their love for manatees by educating audiences through virtual presentations.
Manatee Sightings Update: August 2021
There have been several sightings this summer at Blue Spring State Park, including eight new calves! Enjoy photos and videos documenting the manatee visitors.
Tales from the Spring: Manatee Rescue and Release
Over the last few months, Save the Manatee Club staff assisted with several manatee rescues and releases in the Central Florida area.
First-Ever Golf Tournament Raises Almost $10K for Manatee Conservation Efforts
On Saturday, May 1, 2021, Save the Manatee Club hosted its first-ever charity golf tournament at Hidden Lakes Golf Club in New Smyrna Beach, FL.
Chessie’s Incredible Journey
On February 5, 2021, our partners rescued an emaciated manatee swimming sideways near Riviera Beach, Florida, who turned out to be famed manatee Chessie.