Statements

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Save the Manatee Club Statement on Hurricane Milton

As Florida natives, manatees are well-adapted to the extreme weather events in our state. However, they do face significant risk during powerful storms.

Two photos showing stranding after a storm. The top photo shows a manatee stranded out of water in mud. The bottom photo shows a manatee in a small pond that was accessible due to flooding, but does not connect to other waterways after the water has receded.

Statement on Hurricane Helene

Save the Manatee Club (SMC), alongside our partners, is actively monitoring the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.

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Honoring the life and legacy of Save the Manatee Club’s Friend and Co-Founder, Bob Graham

Bob Graham, former US Senator and Florida Governor, was a tireless advocate for manatees and a champion for environmental conservation. His dedication to safeguarding manatees and their habitats has left a lasting mark on conservation efforts.

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A Brief Statement On Manatee Romeo

Save the Manatee Club is closely monitoring the situation regarding the care of manatees at the Miami Seaquarium.

Two photos showing stranding after a storm. The top photo shows a manatee stranded out of water in mud. The bottom photo shows a manatee in a small pond that was accessible due to flooding, but does not connect to other waterways after the water has receded.

Save the Manatee Club Statement on Hurricane Idalia

Save the Manatee Club (SMC) and its partners in the Manatee Rescue and Rehabilitation Partnership are actively monitoring the aftermath of Hurricane Idalia.

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Statement on Funding for Manatee Rescue Programs and Habitat Restoration

“These and additional extraordinary measures are called for in order to protect manatees and their critical habitat.”