The National Wildlife Federation uses its full range of communications and educational tools to increase the visibility of the manatee’s plight, and the continued need to support conservation …

Save the Manatee Club is an award-winning 501 (c) (3), dedicated to protecting imperiled manatees and their aquatic habitat.

Starting in the 18th century when the English declared Florida a manatee sanctuary and made manatee hunting illegal, people have worked to protect this species.

4 days ago · Manatees remain among the most charismatic 'canaries' in Indian River Lagoon's ecological ‘coal mine.’ In 2025, they kept singing underwater warnings.

3 days ago · Florida manatees face a number of threats to their survival. Fortunately, we're working with scientists and partners on solutions that will help them thrive. Here are a few of …

Crystal River is home to the only national wildlife refuge in the United States specifically created to protect habitats for Florida’s beloved official marine mammal, the Florida manatee. Explore our …

FWC continues to protect and conserve manatees and their habitat through the Manatee Management Plan and programs operated in the Division of Habitat and Species Conservation …

Aug 23, 2024 · Explore the challenges manatees face, from habitat loss to red tides, and learn how Marine Conservation Institute is working to protect these gentle giants through marine …

Dec 31, 2025 · Manatee, any of three species of large slow aquatic mammals found along tropical and subtropical Atlantic coasts and associated inland waters, including the watersheds of the …

Florida manatees face many threats including watercraft strikes, cold stress, red tide, entanglement, entrapment, and habitat loss. A concerted effort is underway to rescue, …