West Indian Manatee

Tampa’s Manatee Viewing Center is Top American Attraction

02/05/2026

Greetings! Did you know that the Manatee Viewing Center was named one of the “top 10 free attractions in America by USA Today?” Well, it’s true! And this is the perfect time to visit there. Situated off of Tampa Bay, the Tampa Electric Manatee Viewing Center “has officially reopened for the season...

249 Manatees Party at Manatee Lagoon

02/04/2026

Greetings! – here’s some more manatee mania news for you! These last few days in February have been much colder in Florida than normal. As a result, manatees have quickly gathered in Florida’s naturally warm springs and power plant discharge areas to...

Blue Spring State Park – 900 Plus Manatees

02/03/2026

Greetings – here’s some manatee mania news for you! These last few days in February have been much colder in Florida than normal. As a result, manatees have quickly gathered in Florida’s naturally warm springs and power plant discharge areas to keep...

Celebrate November Because it’s Manatee Awareness Month

11/03/2024

Greetings! November is Manatee Awareness Month! MAM for short. In 1979 former Florida Governor Bob Graham declared Manatee Awareness Month. During that time, the state began classifying manatee protection zones, which are regions known to be manatee winter gathering spots. Manatees are threatened marine mammals...

Introducing the Iconic Amazonian Manatee!

05/04/2024

Greetings to you! Here’s some awesome facts about the iconic Amazonian Manatee. This manatee is unique to the Sirenian species because it’s the only one that lives exclusively in freshwater environments! And these environments are found in the Amazon basin of South America. And of all Sirenians, the...

Announcing the NEW U.S. Postal Service Manatee Stamp!

03/27/2024

Greetings to you! Here’s very cool news. March 27th is Manatee Appreciation Day! And the U.S. Postal Service honors this extraordinary marine mammal by releasing the “Manatee Stamp” on March 27th, celebrating manatee awareness! According to the U.S. Postal Service, “The stamp’s design aims to spread awareness for the need to protect...

March to the Tune of Celebrating Seagrass!

03/05/2024

Greetings to you! Did you know seagrass is so important that we celebrate it during the month of March? It’s true! March is Seagrass Awareness Month! So what is seagrass and why is it important? According to the National Wildlife Federation, “Seagrasses are underwater plants that...

Celebrate November – It’s Manatee Awareness Month!

11/03/2023

Greetings! Did you know that November is Manatee Awareness Month? Manatee Awareness Month was declared in 1979 by former Florida Governor Bob Graham. During that time, the state began classifying manatee protection zones, which are regions known to be manatee winter gathering spots. Manatees...

Eelgrass Rescues Crystal River Manatees

05/04/2023

Greetings! Have you ever been to Crystal River, Florida? It’s such an awesome place to immerse yourself in the habitat of the West Indian Manatee (Florida Manatee). From November to March, you’ll treat yourself to an unforgettable experience with these gentle giants and I can...

Celebrate the Green with March because It’s Seagrass Awareness Month

03/15/2023

Greetings to you! I bring you both encouraging and sober news as we celebrate Seagrass Awareness Monthin March. Seagrass is the main food source for the herbivorous manatee. The Save the Manatee Club researchers dive into more depth of the good and bad...