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Save the Manatee Club @savethemanateeclub.bsky.social · 17h

Last week one of our supporters was able to meet with ranger Caitlin at Homosassa Springs State Park! Isabelle loves manatees but had never seen one live. Over the last 3 years she adopted Betsy who she finally got to meet. It was a great experience for the whole family!

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Save the Manatee Club @savethemanateeclub.bsky.social · 21h

Featured Volunteer: Melissa Pendleton savethemantee.org/volunteer-spotlight-melissa-pendleton

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Save the Manatee Club @savethemanateeclub.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

It's a fact! African and West Indian manatees have 3-4 nails on each flipper. Having fingernails is one of the many characteristics showing the similarities between manatees and their land relative, elephants. Find more facts at savethemanatee.org/facts #WildlifeWednesday

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Save the Manatee Club @savethemanateeclub.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Manatees Face an Uncertain Future Under These New Rules The Florida manatee shows what a weakened Endangered Species Act could mean for conservation www.sierraclub.org/sierra/manatees-…

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Save the Manatee Club @savethemanateeclub.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Featured #manatee adoptee: Una! Rescued in 2003 as an orphan, Una faced additional challenges with fishing line entanglement. Following treatment, she is once again doing well in the wild. Learn more about Una and adopt her at savethemanatee.org/Una

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Save the Manatee Club @savethemanateeclub.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

👉 Less than 2 months until the in-person Manatee 5K at Blue Spring! We only have 100 spots left open but they are going fast, so sign up now at savethemanatee5k.org to join 600+ other participants!🏃‍♂️ Virtual option is still open too!

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Save the Manatee Club @savethemanateeclub.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Today is #WorldHabitatDay! Manatees utilize a wide variety of habitats, and to protect manatees, we must also protect the habitats they depend on. Visit SaveTheManatee.org/TakeAction to learn more and to take action for manatees.

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Save the Manatee Club @savethemanateeclub.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Happy #WorldTeachersDay! If you or an #educator you know is looking for ways to incorporate #manatees into your lesson plans, we've got you covered! Check out these great resources available to #teachers and students.

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Save the Manatee Club @savethemanateeclub.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

🖐️Volunteers Needed! 🖐️Do you love talking to others about manatees? Fall is a busy time for festivals and outreach events, and we're looking for volunteers for these events. Interested? Learn more at savethemanatee.org/volunteer or email us at volunteers@savethemanatee.org

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Save the Manatee Club @savethemanateeclub.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Today is #WorldAnimalDay and we're sharing some close-ups of our favorite animal. These great clips are all from our underwater webcams at ManaTV.org. Remember to always give wild manatees plenty of space- watch our webcams instead for close-ups!

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Save the Manatee Club @savethemanateeclub.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

SMC's Director of Environmental Law & Policy recently appeared on Harry Gottlieb's "Pillars of the Community" podcast, along with SMC's Executive Director, to share information about manatees and their connection to the community in Miami. Check it out at communitynewspapers.com/cnewstv/613086

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Save the Manatee Club @savethemanateeclub.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Happy Friday - it's manatee puzzle time again! This week we are featuring two playful juvenile manatees at Blue Spring. Enjoy! www.jigsawplanet.com/?rc=play&pid=1…

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Save the Manatee Club @savethemanateeclub.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

It's almost the weekend! Who feels like this little manatee calf? DYK? Calves stay with mom for the first 1-2 years of their lives. During that time they learn how to find food, warm water, and traveling routes. Learn more at savethemanatee.org

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Save the Manatee Club @savethemanateeclub.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

We're proud to partner with HydraPak's Sustainable Racing Program again this year to help reduce race day waste during the Save the Manatee 5K! Let's all do our part and keep the manatee's home clean! There's still time to sign up for the event at savethemanatee5k.org

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Save the Manatee Club @savethemanateeclub.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

It’s a fact! The average adult manatee is about 10ft long. The average weight of a manatee is between 800 and 1,200 lbs (350-550kg,) about as much as a grand piano. Find more facts at savethemanatee.org/facts

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Save the Manatee Club @savethemanateeclub.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Our Director of Environmental Law and Policy, Elizabeth Neville, participated in a mtg about the proposed Virginia Key Mooring Field, voicing concerns that the project would contribute to manatee injuries and deaths from watercraft and damage seagrass habitat.

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Save the Manatee Club @savethemanateeclub.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

👉 Less than 2 months until the in-person Manatee 5K at Blue Spring State Park! We have 150 spots left open but they are going fast, so sign up now at savethemanatee5k.org to join 600+ other participants!🏃‍♂️ Virtual option is still open too!

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Save the Manatee Club @savethemanateeclub.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

We are excited to have Salt Water Promise on board as a sponsor for this year's Save the Manatee 5K at Blue Spring on November 15th, 2026! Want to become a sponsor or donate a giveaway item? Visit SaveTheManatee.org/5K-sponsor to learn more about how you can get involved.

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Save the Manatee Club @savethemanateeclub.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Update from Wildtracks! Last week the most recent donations from SMC arrived at Wildtracks in Belize and we can't thank our supporters enough for their generosity! The donations help Wildtracks care for the rehabilitating manatees!

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Save the Manatee Club @savethemanateeclub.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

#TGIF and that means it's once again manatee puzzle time! This week we are featuring this cute portrait of a manatee at Homosassa. Enjoy! www.jigsawplanet.com/?rc=play&pid=0…

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Save the Manatee Club @savethemanateeclub.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

We are excited to have Katie McBride on board as a sponsor for this year's Save the Manatee 5K at Blue Spring on November 15th, 2026! Want to become a sponsor or donate a giveaway item? Visit SaveTheManatee.org/5K-sponsor to learn more about how you can get involved.

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Save the Manatee Club @savethemanateeclub.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

🚨Manatee Advocates: We need your help!🚨 After rescinding the definition of "harm" under the ESA, the USFWS is now taking things a step further by constraining what is considered "take". 👉Make your voice heard for manatees NOW! savethemanatee.org/oppose-harm-rule…

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Save the Manatee Club @savethemanateeclub.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Let's have some fun this Thursday - spin the wheel to pick your adoptee! adoptamanatee.org #manatee #savethemanatee #adoptamanatee

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Save the Manatee Club @savethemanateeclub.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

👋Stop by and say hi this Saturday, September 26th! Visit Save the Manatee Club's table at Fun in the Wilderness to learn about our mission to protect manatees and their habitats for future generations. For more information, visit savethemanatee.org/event/fun-in-the-wilderness

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Save the Manatee Club @savethemanateeclub.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

🚨Urgent Action Alert!🚨 👉Make your voice heard for manatees NOW! We need you to write and call your members of Congress today and urge them to oppose this change and protect Florida’s manatees and all imperiled wildlife. savethemanatee.org/oppose-harm-rule…

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Save the Manatee Club @savethemanateeclub.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

It’s a fact! Manatees are very tactile and often use their snouts, which are covered with tactile hairs called vibrissae, to investigate objects around them, as well as other manatees. Find more facts at savethemanatee.org/facts #WildlifeWednesday

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Save the Manatee Club @savethemanateeclub.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Less than 2 months until the in-person Manatee 5K at Blue Spring State Park! We have 200 spots left open but they are going fast, so sign up now at savethemanatee5k.org to join 500+ other participants! Virtual option is still open too!

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Save the Manatee Club @savethemanateeclub.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

We are excited to have Sarasota Bay Parrot Head Club on board as a sponsor for this year's Save the Manatee 5K at Blue Spring on November 15th, 2026! Want to become a sponsor or donate a giveaway item? Visit SaveTheManatee.org/5K-sponsor to learn more about how you can get involved.

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Save the Manatee Club @savethemanateeclub.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Happy Monday Man vs Manatee! (:3) manvsmanatee.com

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Save the Manatee Club @savethemanateeclub.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Featured #manatee adoptee: Aqua! Aqua was first sighted at the park in 2011 and has been a regular winter visitor since. Identified by scars on her left shoulder, she has had five known calves. Learn more about Aqua and adopt her at savethemanatee.org/aqua

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Save the Manatee Club @savethemanateeclub.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

~2026 Summer Manatee Art Contest~ Here are some honorable mentions picked by our social media team! There were so many amazing submissions, more than ever before. A big Thank You again to everyone who participated in our contest!

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Save the Manatee Club @savethemanateeclub.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

We love to see photos from our virtual 5K participants! This fun group, led by Lisa M. decided to do the walk at Rivertown Park along the St. Johns River in Florida! You can still sign up for the in-person and virtual event at savethemanatee5k.org

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Save the Manatee Club @savethemanateeclub.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

A big Thank You to everyone who came out today for International Coastal Cleanup Day! 🧼 🧽 🗑️

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Save the Manatee Club @savethemanateeclub.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Happy Friday! It's once again time for our weekly manatee puzzle! This week we are featuring a nice group with a calf from Blue Spring. Enjoy! www.jigsawplanet.com/?rc=play&pid=2…

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Save the Manatee Club @savethemanateeclub.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

We are so excited to have Visit West Volusia on board as a sponsor for this year's Save the Manatee 5K at Blue Spring on November 15th, 2026! Want to become a sponsor or donate a giveaway item? Visit SaveTheManatee.org/5K-sponsor to learn more about how you can get involved.

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Save the Manatee Club @savethemanateeclub.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

SMC Condemns the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s September 2026 Interpretation of “Take” in the Endangered Species Act, Following Rescission of the Definition of “Harm” Read our full statement here: savethemanatee.org/opposition-state…

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Save the Manatee Club @savethemanateeclub.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Upcoming Events and Volunteer Opportunities! 🍂October will be a busy month for us with lots of fall events and festivals going on! Check them out! We hope you will join us either as a festival goer or volunteer. To learn more, visit savethemanatee.org/volunteer

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Save the Manatee Club @savethemanateeclub.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

2 more months until the in-person Manatee 5K at Blue Spring State Park! We have 250 spots left open but they are going fast, so sign up now at savethemanatee5k.org to join 500+ other participants! Virtual option is still open too!

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Save the Manatee Club @savethemanateeclub.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Only a few spots left open! 🌱September 26th is National Public Lands Day and we are super excited to participate in "Our River Volunteer Workday" at Wekiwa Springs State Park! ➡Sign up to participate! www.eventbrite.com/e/wekiwa-springs…

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Save the Manatee Club @savethemanateeclub.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

It’s a fact! Manatees may hold their breath for 15-20 minutes when resting and most sleep on the bottom. Researchers believe they do not fully wake up to take a breath while sleeping. savethemanatee.org/facts

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Save the Manatee Club @savethemanateeclub.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Take action tonight! Visit SaveTheManatee.org/TakeAction to urge your representatives to support the "SAFE" for Manatees Act, which will be heard in the House tomorrow.

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Save the Manatee Club @savethemanateeclub.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

🚨Urgent Action Alert🚨The House Natural Resources Committee will hear the proposed “SAFE" for Manatees Act (H.R. 9590) TOMORROW, 09/16. Visit SaveTheManatee.org/TakeAction to participate in our Action Alert and urge your representatives to support the "SAFE" For Manatees Act.

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Save the Manatee Club @savethemanateeclub.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

We are so excited to have E2 on board as a sponsor for this year's Save the Manatee 5K at Blue Spring on November 15th, 2026! Want to become a sponsor or donate a giveaway item? Visit SaveTheManatee.org/5K-sponsor to learn more about how you can get involved.

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Save the Manatee Club @savethemanateeclub.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Featured #manatee adoptee: Howie! Howie is a male manatee who has wintered at Blue Spring since 1971. In a mischievous incident, he tipped the research canoe—complete with researchers in it! Learn more about Howie and adopt him at savethemanatee.org/adopt-a-manatee/…

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Save the Manatee Club @savethemanateeclub.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

"Don’t assume you’re too far west to encounter one!" fishgame.com/2026/09/slow-down-for-… If you encounter a manatee, one of the best things you can do is simply give it space.

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Save the Manatee Club @savethemanateeclub.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Tomorrow's the day! Come out & complete the SMC Virtual 5K with the Central 28 Beer Run Club in DeBary. Proceeds benefit SMC, run is family-friendly. All ages and skill levels welcome to join. The Spring-to-Spring trail is stroller friendly & participants may walk or run.

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