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It's a great day for Manatees! ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.— The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service proposed a revised critical habitat plan that would protect 1,904,191 acres of critical habitat for the Florida manatee, as well as 78,121 acres for the...

The Impact of Changing Weather on Manatees: Why Cooler Temperatures Are a Serious Threat As the seasons shift and temperatures drop, manatees face a critical challenge. These gentle, cold-blooded mammals, often referred to as "sea cows," are highly sensitive to...

"Coffee with a Cause" Manatee Coffee and Clearwater Marine Aquarium partner up for groundbreaking manatee preservation efforts.

You can now drink Manatee Coffee and feed manatees with your purchase! Throughout November, 10% of all proceeds ordered from our website will be donated to help the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) and the U.S. Fish & Wildlife...

Amid ongoing mortality crisis, protecting Florida’s manatees is more critical than ever. November is Manatee Awareness Month, an annual opportunity to celebrate Florida’s state marine mammal and raise awareness of the ongoing threats to manatees and their aquatic habitat. Manatee...

In the shallow salt water of the Gulf of Mexico swims a female manatee and her calf, tooling around and grazing on seagrass. The manatee calls to her calf, but what is she trying to say? Dr. Beth Brady, a...

Due to popular demand, Manatee Coffee has created a coarsely ground Medium Roast Cold Brew premium coffee blend. It’s two pounds of coffee bliss for the love of hu-manatee, that only requires a French Press, water, a refrigerator, and 12–24...

In recent years, the female manatee has been known to frequent the Florida Keys MAITLAND, FL—A new manatee has been added to Save the Manatee Club’s popular Adopt-A-Manatee® program. Zelda is a female manatee who has been sighted in recent...

Federal Officials AgreeManatee Habitat Needs Protection ST. PETERSBURG, FL— In a legal agreement with the Center for Biological Diversity, Defenders of Wildlife and Save the Manatee Club, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has committed to revising critical habitat for...

Boaters can follow manatee safe practices to significantly reduce the risk of boat-related injuries and deaths MAITLAND, FL—Save the Manatee Club is a proud partner of National Safe Boating Week, which runs from May 21-27, 2022 and promotes recreational boating...

Every year on the fourth Wednesday of March, it is Manatee Appreciation Day, a day dedicated to learning about, appreciating, and helping these gentle giants. Manatees continue to face many threats, from habitat loss to watercraft collisions. Here’s how you...

Declining seagrass communities have directly contributed to unprecedented numbers of manatee mortalities in Florida March is Seagrass Awareness Month, and there has never been a more critical time to act to protect seagrass communities across Florida. This year to date,...

When you love coffee and all of its benefits but don’t want caffeine and all of its side effects, Swiss Water® Decaf is the sustainable solution for chemical-free decaffeination. But what exactly is decaffeinated coffee, how is caffeine removed from...

More Than 1,100 Manatees Died in 2021, Largely Due to Polluted Waters Conservation organizations today filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for failing to revise outdated critical habitat for Florida manatees. A record number of manatees...

Symbolic adoptions of real-life manatees from Save the Manatee Club can help address seagrass loss and prevent starvation-related manatee deaths Save the Manatee Club, the world’s leading manatee conservation organization, is inviting members of the public to do their part...

While well-intentioned, feeding manatees can make them vulnerable to harassment or death. Earlier this month, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) and Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) announced approval of a joint plan to supplement the diet...

Plan will help prevent starvation due to devastating seagrass losses in Indian River Lagoon as a result of repeated Harmful Algal Blooms. On December 2, 2021, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) and Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission...

Beth Perrell, Public Affairs Producer of Cox Media Group, talks with Patrick Rose, Executive Director of Save the Manatee Club, on WDBO 107.3 FM (580 AM). They discuss manatees, the threats they face, the conservation work of Save the Manatee...

We all enjoy our morning cup of coffee for different reasons. Whether it’s the captivating aroma, the uniquely smooth taste of Manatee Coffee, or the proven health benefits, there is one naturally occurring substance in every cup of coffee that...

Give gifts of comfort and joy this holiday season when you Adopt-A-Manatee from Save the Manatee Club (SMC). These symbolic adoptions of real, living Florida manatees make a thoughtful present for family and friends and support manatee protection efforts like research,...

This fall, Save the Manatee Club urges residents and visitors of coastal areas to not feed, give water to, or harass manatees that are migrating to Florida for the winter season. These actions are illegal and can harm manatees. Boaters...