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Volunteers and Save the Manatee Club staff attend the Crystal River Manatee Festival in 2023 and educate visitors on manatee-safe practices, help process adoptions, and raffle off a gift basket.
Volunteers and Save the Manatee Club staff attend the Crystal River Manatee Festival in 2023 and educate visitors on manatee-safe practices, help process adoptions, and raffle off a gift basket.

By Gina McClain, Volunteer Specialist

One of my responsibilities (and enjoyments) is giving manatee presentations, in person and virtually, to many kinds of organizations: schools, libraries, and various and varied clubs. Recently, I stood with the members of the Florida Chapter of the Sierra Club as we honored the legacy and impact of Jimmy Buffett. I felt great humility and pride in being part of our organization, which has done so much for manatees. As I presented the status of the Florida Manatee to these wonderful and caring people, I was reminded of just how much work we still must do.

Mark your calendars! November is not only Manatee Awareness Month, but also when events pick up:

In December, the manatees are in warm-water refugia, staying safe while we celebrate the holidays!

Happy New Year! We are back for our two largest events in January 2024:

Manatee season is nearly over, so enjoy some of these closing festivals in February 2024:

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Multiple Manatee Rescues Following Hurricane Idalia

The Manatee Rescue and Rehabilitation Partnership stayed vigilant after Hurricane Idalia, assisting with rescues of displaced and stranded manatees.

An aerial image looking down shows manatees among swirling fish in the main Homosassa Spring on a cold winter morning.

Homosassa Springs Weathers The Hurricane Season

Park staff and manatee watch volunteers prepare for another manatee season at one of Florida’s most popular warm-water springs, Homosassa Springs.

An underwater photo shows Isla Bella swimming in Blue Spring with Kasper right next to her.

Adoptee Appearances At Blue Spring Drop Over Autumn

Many manatees were sighted this autumn at Blue Spring State Park, including three Save the Manatee Club adoptees!