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Paddy Doyle Tribute

Remembering Paddy Doyle

May 16, 2025

We received the tragic news that our beloved adoptee Paddy Doyle had passed away at the end of April 2025.

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Sightings Update: February 2025

February 4, 2025

Manatee Season at Blue Spring started in full force in late November and we have had many exciting adoptee sightings since!

Staff members Gina and Stephanie take a break with Lead Volunteer Kerri at a recent festival.

Volunteers Make a Difference for Manatees!

February 4, 2025

Our volunteers, who dedicate their time and energy to protecting manatees and inspiring others to take action, have made our 2025 events so far a success!

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Bridging Generations: Introducing Manatees to Independent Living Communities

February 4, 2025

For residents of independent living communities, a simple movie theater screen became a window into the serene world of these gentle giants.

SMC staff members Tiare (left) and Meghan (right), pose with City of Satellite Beach Staff Biologist Jennifer White (center) in front of the new kiosk installed at DeSoto Canal. Photo by Save the Manatee Club.

SMC Erects Informational Kiosk At DeSoto Canal

June 1, 2023

Manatees are present in the IRL year-round, but during the wintertime, manatees must seek areas of warm water to rest, or they will suffer from cold stress.

Above, a manatee bears scars from a boat hit. Because of escalating threats, manatees still need to retain their endangered status and the protective measures that only the Endangered Species Act can provide.

Scientists and the Public Support Keeping Manatees’ Endangered Status

June 7, 2016

Scientists invited by the Service to peer review the proposal opposed downlisting the species, citing continued habitat concerns and lack of sufficient data, particularly for the Antillean manatee.