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Save the Manatee Club @savethemanateeclub.bsky.social · 1d

Happy Monday Man vs. Manatee! (:3)
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Save the Manatee Club @savethemanateeclub.bsky.social · 4d

We’re proud to partner with Hydrapak's Sustainable Racing Program to help reduce race day waste at our upcoming Save the Manatee 5K!
Each runner will receive a reusable HydraPak SpeedCup at packet pickup to use throughout the race. Let’s race responsibly together!

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Save the Manatee Club @savethemanateeclub.bsky.social · 6d

We are excited about our partnership with Sneakers4Good for our Manatee 5K giving participants the opportunity to donate gently used running shoes. Donations can be made at the race, 1 week prior & post-race at Blue Spring & during packet pick-up.

Save the Manatee Club @savethemanateeclub.bsky.social · 7d

Though manatees have a reputation for moving slowly, they can really steal the show when they want to and swim at speeds of up to 20mph in short bursts. Meet the stars of our adoption program at adoptamantee.org thelifeofashowgirl #ts12 #swifties

Save the Manatee Club @savethemanateeclub.bsky.social · 7d

Featured manatee item: Watercolor plush!
You've found our 11 Inch Watercolor Manatee—the cutest stuffed animal around! With its oh-so-squishy body and vibrant colors, this plush pal is sure to make waves in anyone's collection. Super soft!
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Save the Manatee Club @savethemanateeclub.bsky.social · 13d

It’s a fact!
Though manatees live in fresh, brackish, and saltwater, they do not drink salt water. While in saltwater environments, their intake of water occurs while eating aquatic plants, and manatees can remain in salt water for weeks at a time. Find more facts at savethemanatee.org/facts

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Save the Manatee Club @savethemanateeclub.bsky.social · 14d

Featured Item: Baby Teether
Designed to help soothe and comfort your ocean-loving little one! It features multiple teething surfaces and is easy for little hands to grip and manage.
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Save the Manatee Club @savethemanateeclub.bsky.social · 15d

Happy Monday Man vs. Manatee! (:3)
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Save the Manatee Club @savethemanateeclub.bsky.social · 22d

Happy Man vs. Manatee! (:3)
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Save the Manatee Club @savethemanateeclub.bsky.social · 27d

On July 22, a congressional bill was introduced by to amend the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) This bill strips nearly all current protections from marine mammals. How can you help?
➡️ Share this post far and wide. Graphic: @whalesorg.bsky.social
📢 Speak up! savethemanatee.org/preserve-esa-mmpa

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Save the Manatee Club @savethemanateeclub.bsky.social · 27d

It’s a fact!
Based on the internal structure of their eyes, which possess rods and cones, manatees have color vision. Behavioral research has confirmed that they are able to see the colors blue and green against a grey background but are unable to see red. savethemanatee.org/facts

Save the Manatee Club @savethemanateeclub.bsky.social · 29d

Happy Monday Man vs. Manatee! (:3)
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Save the Manatee Club @savethemanateeclub.bsky.social · Sep 13

We are excited to have Subaru of America, Inc. and Orlando Health on board as sponsors for this year's sold-out Save the Manatee 5K run/walk at Blue Spring on Nov 15th, 2025!

Want to become a sponsor or donate a raffle prize? Contact us at [email protected] or check out savethemanatee5k.com

Save the Manatee Club @savethemanateeclub.bsky.social · Sep 12

Join us this tomorrow Saturday, September 13th at the How to Festival at Lyonia Environmental Center! Our Director of Multimedia and Manatee Research Associate, Cora Berchem, will be presenting on How to spot and report sick and injured manatees at 11 a.m.!

Save the Manatee Club @savethemanateeclub.bsky.social · Sep 9

Featured Manatee Item: Save the Manatee Club Key Ring
This exclusive key ring features an engraved logo and a metal manatee charm. Keep your keys safe and show your support for these gentle creatures. Fits car, house, and watercraft keys.

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Save the Manatee Club @savethemanateeclub.bsky.social · Sep 8

Happy Monday Man vs. Manatee! (:3)
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Save the Manatee Club @savethemanateeclub.bsky.social · Sep 8

To continue the celebration of International Manatee Day, join us tomorrow, Tuesday September 9th, for a webinar featuring an in-depth exploration of the Greater Caribbean manatee.
RSVP at savethemanatee.org/register

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Save the Manatee Club @savethemanateeclub.bsky.social · Sep 7

Today is Int'l Manatee Day! Featured partner: Rainforest Awareness Rescue Education Center. One of RAREC’s flagship programs is the conservation of Amazonian manatees, one of the least-known and most vulnerable aquatic mammals in South America. InternationalManateeDay

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Save the Manatee Club @savethemanateeclub.bsky.social · Sep 7

Featured Int'l Manatee Day partner: International Foundation for Nature & Sustainability. FINS is a non-profit dedicated to the conservation of marine & freshwater wildlife. SMC has supported FINS' manatee rehabilitation project, helping manatees like 'Pompeyo', an orphaned calf.

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Save the Manatee Club @savethemanateeclub.bsky.social · Sep 7

Today is International Manatee Day! Featured partner: African Aquatic Conservation Fund. AACF was created to address declines in species across the African continent. SMC has helped support African manatee research led by Lucy Keith-Diagne & collaborators of AACF since 2007.

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Save the Manatee Club @savethemanateeclub.bsky.social · Sep 4

New seagrass project aims to feed manatees in Apollo Beach

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New seagrass project aims to feed manatees in Apollo Beach

Every winter, hundreds of manatees huddle near Tampa Electric’s Big Bend Power Station in Apollo Beach, drawn to its warm waters. But while the site has long been a sanctuary, it hasn’t offered much i...

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Save the Manatee Club @savethemanateeclub.bsky.social · Sep 3

It’s a fact!
Manatees are very efficient breathers. Studies have shown that with a single breath, a manatee can renew about 90% of the air in their lungs! Humans, by comparison, generally renew about 10% per breath. Find more facts at savethemanatee.org/facts

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Save the Manatee Club @savethemanateeclub.bsky.social · Sep 3

Featured manatee item: Eco-friendly reusable utensil set
Ditch the single use plastic forks and replace it with our Eco-Friendly Reusable Utensil set! Utensil contains a fork, knife, spoon, and carrying case shop.savethemanatee.org/products/eco...

Save the Manatee Club @savethemanateeclub.bsky.social · Sep 1

Happy Monday Man vs. Manatee! (:3)
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Save the Manatee Club @savethemanateeclub.bsky.social · Aug 30

We hope everyone is enjoying their holiday weekend!
Please keep an extra eye out for manatees when on the water this weekend and follow these quick tips!

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