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Recent Newsletter Articles

View our most recent newsletter stories, published quarterly in The Manatee Zone and bi-monthly in Paddle Tales.

2024 - Paddle Tales eNews

Sightings Update: Manatee Season Has Started at Blue Spring!

2024 - Paddle Tales eNews

Your Giving ‘TEESday Support Moves Us One Step Closer to Our Goal

2024 - Paddle Tales eNews

Appreciating Manatees and Our Amazing Volunteers

November 2024 - The Manatee Zone

Fond Farewell, New Beginning For SMC 5K

November 2024 - The Manatee Zone

Webcams Show Manatees In Their Element

November 2024 - The Manatee Zone

Piper’s Recovery Continues

November 2024 - The Manatee Zone

Columbus Zoo’s New Behind-The-Scenes Tour

November 2024 - The Manatee Zone

Blue Spring: A Popular Summer Stop For Manatees

November 2024 - The Manatee Zone

A Quiet Quarter For Our Coastal Adoptees

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The Manatee Zone Quarterly Newsletter

The Manatee Zone is released once every three months and is available in print format to donors and adoptive parents and electronically to everyone. It features the latest news from the manatee world and Save the Manatee Club.

Paddle Tales Bi-Monthly eNewsletter

Paddle Tales is a digital newsletter released every other month and features facts, activities, and educational content.

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An above-water photo of a manatee calf surfacing for a breath while the calf's mother is just visible below the surface behind the calf.

A Successful Rescue for Siesta and Her Calf Key

In Sarasota, an observant resident spotted a distressed manatee. A swift rescue by wildlife authorities led to the recovery of a pregnant female, Siesta.

Virtual presentations include a PowerPoint presentation, manatee videos, and a question and answer session with experienced staff or volunteers. Presentations can be tailored for the length of time desired.

Learn About Manatees Virtually!

We are now offering virtual sessions that can be tailored for age level and length of time desired.

This photo, taken on November 27, 2019, shows the fishing line entanglement clearly visible on Una’s flipper.

A Successful Rescue for Una

On February 24, 2020, Una, one of the manatees in Save the Manatee Club’s adoption program, and her female calf were rescued at Blue Spring State Park so Una could be taken in for treatment. She had severe fishing line entanglement on both her flippers.

Always a crowd favorite, “Hope” the inflatable manatee makes an appearance at the Crystal River Manatee Festival.

Volunteers Spread the Word at 2020 Manatee Festivals

For many, January is a time to reset, but for Save the Manatee Club volunteers, however, January has two manatee festivals that need their help.