It's A Fact

Because manatees are slow-moving, need to surface to breathe air, and prefer shallow water, they are vulnerable to collisions with boats. In the last two years, a record number of Florida manatees were killed by watercraft collision and still more sustained non-lethal injuries from watercraft. Learn more and get resources for boaters

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A Tangled Tale Of Two Manatees

The story of a manatee suffering from entanglement had a happy ending when the manatee and her calf were released into the wild at Blue Spring State Park in December. Learn more

Who’s Your Favorite Valentine?

Adopt-A-Manatee® for someone you love and get an adoption certificate, photo, and life history of a real Florida manatee. When you adopt at $35 or more, a handcrafted heart ornament is also included. Adopt now

Manatee Sightings

See some cutie calves, a photo of an unusual manatee and alligator interaction, and a funny video of a manatee playing with a stick. Plus, we’ve got recent photos and videos of the Blue Spring adoptees. View now

Necklace

The manatee is handmade from blue dichroic glass on an 18" black satin cord with a barrel clasp. A nice idea for a Valentine’s Day gift. Shop now