Save the Manatee Club
@savethemanateeclub.bsky.social
Non-profit 501(c)(3) protecting manatees and their aquatic habitat for future generations
Latest Manatee Update from Blue Spring State Park!
The river was 60.4F (15.8C). 516 manatees made roll call, incl. adoptees Aqua, Annie, Brutus, Gator, Deep Dent, Phyllis, Howie, Margarito, Nick, Philip, Whiskers, Lily, Floyd, Una and Doc (pic here). This was Doc's first visit this season!
The river was 60.4F (15.8C). 516 manatees made roll call, incl. adoptees Aqua, Annie, Brutus, Gator, Deep Dent, Phyllis, Howie, Margarito, Nick, Philip, Whiskers, Lily, Floyd, Una and Doc (pic here). This was Doc's first visit this season!
January 4, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Latest Manatee Update from Blue Spring State Park!
The river was 60.4F (15.8C). 516 manatees made roll call, incl. adoptees Aqua, Annie, Brutus, Gator, Deep Dent, Phyllis, Howie, Margarito, Nick, Philip, Whiskers, Lily, Floyd, Una and Doc (pic here). This was Doc's first visit this season!
The river was 60.4F (15.8C). 516 manatees made roll call, incl. adoptees Aqua, Annie, Brutus, Gator, Deep Dent, Phyllis, Howie, Margarito, Nick, Philip, Whiskers, Lily, Floyd, Una and Doc (pic here). This was Doc's first visit this season!
We are looking for volunteers to help us with virtual presentations and programs! Interested? Contact us for more information at [email protected]
January 4, 2026 at 5:00 PM
We are looking for volunteers to help us with virtual presentations and programs! Interested? Contact us for more information at [email protected]
#TGIF and it's once again manatee puzzle time!
Today we are featuring a brand new photo from Homosassa Springs. Enjoy!
https://www.jigsawplanet.com/?rc=play&pid=0b0ce11d3d13
Today we are featuring a brand new photo from Homosassa Springs. Enjoy!
https://www.jigsawplanet.com/?rc=play&pid=0b0ce11d3d13
January 2, 2026 at 7:00 PM
#TGIF and it's once again manatee puzzle time!
Today we are featuring a brand new photo from Homosassa Springs. Enjoy!
https://www.jigsawplanet.com/?rc=play&pid=0b0ce11d3d13
Today we are featuring a brand new photo from Homosassa Springs. Enjoy!
https://www.jigsawplanet.com/?rc=play&pid=0b0ce11d3d13
Latest Manatee Update from Blue Spring! The air warmed up a bit. We counted 550 manatees today with a river temperature of 60.8F (16C). The adoptees seen today were Moo Shoo (pictured here), Gator, Aqua, Annie with calf, Floyd, Flash, Whiskers, Phyllis, Philip and Rocket.
January 2, 2026 at 6:52 PM
Latest Manatee Update from Blue Spring! The air warmed up a bit. We counted 550 manatees today with a river temperature of 60.8F (16C). The adoptees seen today were Moo Shoo (pictured here), Gator, Aqua, Annie with calf, Floyd, Flash, Whiskers, Phyllis, Philip and Rocket.
Latest Manatee Update from Blue Spring! The river temp this morning dropped down to 62.1CF (16.7C) and we counted a whooping 645 manatees. The adoptees we did see (with many more most likely hiding in bigger groups) were Merlin, Phyllis, Deep Dent, Gator, Flash, Margarito & Whiskers.
January 1, 2026 at 6:56 PM
Latest Manatee Update from Blue Spring! The river temp this morning dropped down to 62.1CF (16.7C) and we counted a whooping 645 manatees. The adoptees we did see (with many more most likely hiding in bigger groups) were Merlin, Phyllis, Deep Dent, Gator, Flash, Margarito & Whiskers.
Happy New Year from all of us at Save the Manatee Club! We hope the new year brings you warmth, peace, and a chance to slow down and enjoy the little things. #newyear2026 #savethemanatees
January 1, 2026 at 2:04 PM
Happy New Year from all of us at Save the Manatee Club! We hope the new year brings you warmth, peace, and a chance to slow down and enjoy the little things. #newyear2026 #savethemanatees
Latest Manatee Update from Blue Spring! The river temperature dropped to 64.4F (18C). We counted 477 manatees which was most likely an undercount. The adoptees in were Una (pictured here), Annie with calf, Howie, Whiskers, Gator, Deep Dent, Nick, Philip, Flash, Aqua and Phyllis.
December 31, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Latest Manatee Update from Blue Spring! The river temperature dropped to 64.4F (18C). We counted 477 manatees which was most likely an undercount. The adoptees in were Una (pictured here), Annie with calf, Howie, Whiskers, Gator, Deep Dent, Nick, Philip, Flash, Aqua and Phyllis.
Latest Manatee Update from Blue Spring State Park!
The air temperature dropped significantly overnight, but the river takes much longer to cool. The river temperature this morning was 66.7F (19.3C) and the manatee count jumped to 169. The only adoptees in today were Flash and Annie with her calf.
The air temperature dropped significantly overnight, but the river takes much longer to cool. The river temperature this morning was 66.7F (19.3C) and the manatee count jumped to 169. The only adoptees in today were Flash and Annie with her calf.
December 30, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Latest Manatee Update from Blue Spring State Park!
The air temperature dropped significantly overnight, but the river takes much longer to cool. The river temperature this morning was 66.7F (19.3C) and the manatee count jumped to 169. The only adoptees in today were Flash and Annie with her calf.
The air temperature dropped significantly overnight, but the river takes much longer to cool. The river temperature this morning was 66.7F (19.3C) and the manatee count jumped to 169. The only adoptees in today were Flash and Annie with her calf.
Happy Monday Man vs Manatee! (:3)
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December 29, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Happy Monday Man vs Manatee! (:3)
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It looks like the #manatees are getting together for their holiday dinner party this weekend and we're invited! Which seat would you choose? Learn more about each of these adoptees and their friends at adoptamanatee.org. #savethemanatees #holidaydinnerparty #adoptamanatee
December 27, 2025 at 2:00 PM
It looks like the #manatees are getting together for their holiday dinner party this weekend and we're invited! Which seat would you choose? Learn more about each of these adoptees and their friends at adoptamanatee.org. #savethemanatees #holidaydinnerparty #adoptamanatee
It's Friday and it's once again manatee puzzle time!
Today we are featuring a brand new photos of a mother manatee and her calf from Blue Spring. Enjoy! https://www.jigsawplanet.com/?rc=play&pid=05dd1d7531ff
Today we are featuring a brand new photos of a mother manatee and her calf from Blue Spring. Enjoy! https://www.jigsawplanet.com/?rc=play&pid=05dd1d7531ff
December 26, 2025 at 8:01 PM
It's Friday and it's once again manatee puzzle time!
Today we are featuring a brand new photos of a mother manatee and her calf from Blue Spring. Enjoy! https://www.jigsawplanet.com/?rc=play&pid=05dd1d7531ff
Today we are featuring a brand new photos of a mother manatee and her calf from Blue Spring. Enjoy! https://www.jigsawplanet.com/?rc=play&pid=05dd1d7531ff
Latest Manatee Update from Blue Spring State Park!
The river temperature today was 67.6F (19.8C) and we counted 78 manatees. Annie and her calf were the only adoptees present for roll call. They were also on the webcam last night around 5pm so there was an adoptee present for Christmas after all!
The river temperature today was 67.6F (19.8C) and we counted 78 manatees. Annie and her calf were the only adoptees present for roll call. They were also on the webcam last night around 5pm so there was an adoptee present for Christmas after all!
December 26, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Latest Manatee Update from Blue Spring State Park!
The river temperature today was 67.6F (19.8C) and we counted 78 manatees. Annie and her calf were the only adoptees present for roll call. They were also on the webcam last night around 5pm so there was an adoptee present for Christmas after all!
The river temperature today was 67.6F (19.8C) and we counted 78 manatees. Annie and her calf were the only adoptees present for roll call. They were also on the webcam last night around 5pm so there was an adoptee present for Christmas after all!
Latest Manatee Update from Blue Spring!
The river temperature was up to 67.1F (19.5C) and most manatees were spending the Christmas morning in the river. 104 manatees were counted during roll call, but no adoptees were present.
Here is a photo of adoptee Phyllis (on the left) from last week.
The river temperature was up to 67.1F (19.5C) and most manatees were spending the Christmas morning in the river. 104 manatees were counted during roll call, but no adoptees were present.
Here is a photo of adoptee Phyllis (on the left) from last week.
December 25, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Latest Manatee Update from Blue Spring!
The river temperature was up to 67.1F (19.5C) and most manatees were spending the Christmas morning in the river. 104 manatees were counted during roll call, but no adoptees were present.
Here is a photo of adoptee Phyllis (on the left) from last week.
The river temperature was up to 67.1F (19.5C) and most manatees were spending the Christmas morning in the river. 104 manatees were counted during roll call, but no adoptees were present.
Here is a photo of adoptee Phyllis (on the left) from last week.
On the twelfth day of Christmas, we think the best present is a spring full of #manatees #savethemanatees #12daysofchristmas #manateeseason
December 24, 2025 at 8:01 PM
On the twelfth day of Christmas, we think the best present is a spring full of #manatees #savethemanatees #12daysofchristmas #manateeseason
Latest Manatee Update from Blue Spring State Park!
The river temperature was up to 66.2F (19C) and we counted 170 manatees. The adoptees must have all been out in the river feeding on their Christmas Eve dinner, because none made roll call!
Here is a picture of adoptee Gator from yesterday.
The river temperature was up to 66.2F (19C) and we counted 170 manatees. The adoptees must have all been out in the river feeding on their Christmas Eve dinner, because none made roll call!
Here is a picture of adoptee Gator from yesterday.
December 24, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Latest Manatee Update from Blue Spring State Park!
The river temperature was up to 66.2F (19C) and we counted 170 manatees. The adoptees must have all been out in the river feeding on their Christmas Eve dinner, because none made roll call!
Here is a picture of adoptee Gator from yesterday.
The river temperature was up to 66.2F (19C) and we counted 170 manatees. The adoptees must have all been out in the river feeding on their Christmas Eve dinner, because none made roll call!
Here is a picture of adoptee Gator from yesterday.
Latest Manatee Update from Blue Spring State Park!
The river temperature was up to 65.8F (18.8C) and we counted 185 manatees. Like yesterday, adoptees Annie with her calf and Gator were the only adoptees making roll call, but here's a picture of adoptee Brutus who we saw last week!
The river temperature was up to 65.8F (18.8C) and we counted 185 manatees. Like yesterday, adoptees Annie with her calf and Gator were the only adoptees making roll call, but here's a picture of adoptee Brutus who we saw last week!
December 23, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Latest Manatee Update from Blue Spring State Park!
The river temperature was up to 65.8F (18.8C) and we counted 185 manatees. Like yesterday, adoptees Annie with her calf and Gator were the only adoptees making roll call, but here's a picture of adoptee Brutus who we saw last week!
The river temperature was up to 65.8F (18.8C) and we counted 185 manatees. Like yesterday, adoptees Annie with her calf and Gator were the only adoptees making roll call, but here's a picture of adoptee Brutus who we saw last week!
Latest Manatee Update from Blue Spring State Park!
The river temperature was 65.1F (18.4C) and we counted 213 manatees. The only adoptees in today were Annie with her calf and Gator.
Here is a picture of adoptee Howie from the past week
The river temperature was 65.1F (18.4C) and we counted 213 manatees. The only adoptees in today were Annie with her calf and Gator.
Here is a picture of adoptee Howie from the past week
December 22, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Latest Manatee Update from Blue Spring State Park!
The river temperature was 65.1F (18.4C) and we counted 213 manatees. The only adoptees in today were Annie with her calf and Gator.
Here is a picture of adoptee Howie from the past week
The river temperature was 65.1F (18.4C) and we counted 213 manatees. The only adoptees in today were Annie with her calf and Gator.
Here is a picture of adoptee Howie from the past week
On the ninth day of Christmas, my true love gave to me...a few birds, but also- #manatees #savethemanatees #12daysofchristmas #manateeseason
December 21, 2025 at 8:02 PM
On the ninth day of Christmas, my true love gave to me...a few birds, but also- #manatees #savethemanatees #12daysofchristmas #manateeseason
Today is #WinterSolstice and what better way to commemorate the day and send footprints of kindness and ripples of care than by sending a free manatee e-card to family and friends!
Check them out at savethemanatee.org/ecards
Check them out at savethemanatee.org/ecards
December 21, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Today is #WinterSolstice and what better way to commemorate the day and send footprints of kindness and ripples of care than by sending a free manatee e-card to family and friends!
Check them out at savethemanatee.org/ecards
Check them out at savethemanatee.org/ecards
On the eighth day of #Christmas but manatee style! #savethemanatees #12daysofchristmas #manateeseason
December 20, 2025 at 8:01 PM
On the eighth day of #Christmas but manatee style! #savethemanatees #12daysofchristmas #manateeseason
On the seventh day of #Christmas my true love gave to me...but better, because it has #manatees #manateeseason #12daysofchristmas #savethemanatees
December 19, 2025 at 8:02 PM
On the seventh day of #Christmas my true love gave to me...but better, because it has #manatees #manateeseason #12daysofchristmas #savethemanatees
Latest Manatee Update from Blue Spring State Park
The river temp continued to rise to 64.4F (18C). The number of manatees at roll call continued to drop. We counted 159 manatees. The only Save the Manatee Club adoptee was Annie. Here’s a photo of adoptee Lily who we saw yesterday.
The river temp continued to rise to 64.4F (18C). The number of manatees at roll call continued to drop. We counted 159 manatees. The only Save the Manatee Club adoptee was Annie. Here’s a photo of adoptee Lily who we saw yesterday.
December 19, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Latest Manatee Update from Blue Spring State Park
The river temp continued to rise to 64.4F (18C). The number of manatees at roll call continued to drop. We counted 159 manatees. The only Save the Manatee Club adoptee was Annie. Here’s a photo of adoptee Lily who we saw yesterday.
The river temp continued to rise to 64.4F (18C). The number of manatees at roll call continued to drop. We counted 159 manatees. The only Save the Manatee Club adoptee was Annie. Here’s a photo of adoptee Lily who we saw yesterday.
On the sixth day of Christmas...but with all the #wildlife our research team sees while counting the #manatees #12DaysOfChristmas #manateeseason #savethemanatees
December 18, 2025 at 8:02 PM
On the sixth day of Christmas...but with all the #wildlife our research team sees while counting the #manatees #12DaysOfChristmas #manateeseason #savethemanatees
Latest Manatee Update from Blue Spring !
The air was really warming up today and the river temperature was 63.7F (17.6C).
We counted 415 manatees including adoptees Flash (pic here), Floyd, Howie, Brutus, Moo Shoo, Rocket, Annie with her calf, Lily, Gator, Philip and Phyllis.
The air was really warming up today and the river temperature was 63.7F (17.6C).
We counted 415 manatees including adoptees Flash (pic here), Floyd, Howie, Brutus, Moo Shoo, Rocket, Annie with her calf, Lily, Gator, Philip and Phyllis.
December 18, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Latest Manatee Update from Blue Spring !
The air was really warming up today and the river temperature was 63.7F (17.6C).
We counted 415 manatees including adoptees Flash (pic here), Floyd, Howie, Brutus, Moo Shoo, Rocket, Annie with her calf, Lily, Gator, Philip and Phyllis.
The air was really warming up today and the river temperature was 63.7F (17.6C).
We counted 415 manatees including adoptees Flash (pic here), Floyd, Howie, Brutus, Moo Shoo, Rocket, Annie with her calf, Lily, Gator, Philip and Phyllis.