By Anne Harvey Holbrook, Staff Attorney

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Please Take Action: Save the Manatee Club continues to work hard to protect manatees and their habitat. In addition to the downlisting issue, we are working to conserve and restore the manatees' essential aquatic ecosystems, including natural springs habitat, by ensuring protective minimum flows and water quality standards for springs and coastal systems. Much of this effort requires the ability to bring legal challenges if the need arises. You can help by donating to our legal fund at bit.ly/2LegalDonate. You can also take action by sharing this newsletter and educating your friends and family about the continued need for strong protections for manatees.

ou’ve probably heard the news: manatees have been downlisted to threatened status under the Endangered Species Act. Unfortunately, this is not the great victory for the species that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) and some news organizations are touting it as. This is not a victory for manatees,

or conservation, or science. This is a victory for anti-regulation interests who seek to dismantle endangered species and other environmental protections. It may be helpful to provide a little background:In 2007, the Service conducted a 5-year status review for the manatee, concluding that the species may be sufficiently recovered from the brink of extinction to warrant a reclassification. However, the years that followed saw record deaths from new and increasing threats, including cold stress in 2010-2011, red tide in 2013, and an unexplained mortality event on the Indian River Lagoon in 2013 with a resurgence in 2015. And 2016 saw a record 104 mortalities from watercraft collisions. In 2012, the Pacific Legal Foundation (PLF), a nationwide anti-regulation law firm, filed a legal petition and threatened a lawsuit on behalf of a group of local property owners called Save Crystal River to downlist the manatee. The manatee downlisting fits into PLF’s national campaign to erode our nation’s key environmental laws; the organization recently testified in congressional hearings to advocate for reduced

Manatee Downlisting Not Supported ByScience or Law

Threats to manatees and their habitat continue to increase, which is why downlisting is premature at this time, and it is dangerous. Above, Lily at Blue Spring, is an example of the perils manatees still face. Photo by Cora Berchem, Save the Manatee Club.

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June, Volume 36Issue #2 of 2017

Published four times a yearin March, June, September,

and November.

Save the Manatee Club’s Science and Outreach Coordinator, Jenna Golden, holding the Club’s popular boating banner, often used by boaters, kayakers, and canoeists on Florida’s waterways. It can help save manatees from injuries and deaths. Photo by Cora Berchem, Save the Manatee Club.

Recap – It Was Another Busy Season!

By Janice Nearing, Director of Public RelationsGet Your Free Public Awareness Materials

By Wayne Hartley, Manatee Specialist Blue Spring Adoption Update

The season began on November 15th and ended on March 24th. The season calf count was at 50. The last calf was brought in by Lemon on January 9th and was only a day or two old. The new-born immediately became known as Lime! After a thorough check of the data, the number of manatees seen during the

season stands at 507. This is about a 20 manatee increase over the past few seasons. Our high count for a single roll call was down by about 50 to 407. The warm winter let the manatees move all season and boosted the numbers seen. The first of the adoptees to depart us was Margarito on January 31st.

Then as February went along, more adoptees left—Deep Dent and Rocket on the 6th, Floyd on the 11th, and Lenny on the 19th. Aqua, Howie, Philip, Phyllis, and Whiskers stopped coming in on March 17th. Brutus showed his independence by going alone on March 18th. The next day Doc,

lorida is called the boating capital of the world, and with these hot and sun-filled days

upon us, the summer boating season is in full swing. Save the Manatee Club (Club) cautions the boating community to use vigilance to avoid injuring manatees and other marine life, as the busy waterways provide important habitat for many species. Manatees are constantly on the move, foraging and mating, and boaters are urged to be on the look-out for these slow-moving gentle mammals. The Club produces and distributes a variety of free public awareness materials. Yellow “caution” waterproof banners with the message, “Please Slow, Manatees Below,” are available to Florida boating enthusiasts. The banners alert other boaters to the presence of manatees in the area and can be very helpful in protecting manatees from potential harm. Also available are dock signs for Florida shoreline property owners, boat decals, and waterproof manatee protection tips cards. Download the free Manatee Alert app for iPhones and iPads at bit.ly/ManateeApp. The app helps users be better informed to protect manatees and contribute to preserving our environment. You can get the free public awareness materials by e-mailing the Club at education@savethemanatee.org or by calling toll free at 1-800-432-JOIN (5646).

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Send Your Gift Cards and Help the Club!Dig through your purses, wallets, and catch-all drawers, and use the envelope enclosed with this newsletter to send us that collection of unused gift and pre-paid cards. We will convert them for you to lifesaving funds for manatees.

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Remember Save the Manatee® Club in your will or living trust, name the Club a beneficiary in your life insurance policy or retirement plan, and give gifts of real estate and stock. Please consult your attorney about a legacy gift or, contact Patrick Rose, the Club’s Executive Director, for further information at 1-800-432-5646. We are a 501(c)(3)

nonprofit organization. Our federal tax identification number is 59-3131709. Thank you for caring!

Help Manatees for Tomorrow

The Girls Are Enjoying the Spring Run Again

By Katie Tripp, Ph.D., Director of Science & ConservationNeeds for International Support Grow

ll of the items from our holiday wish list have successfully arrived at Wildtracks in Belize and are helping the manatees in rehabilitation there. We were also able to work with a wetsuit manufacturer in California to produce a special suit

to assist manatees in Belize to maintain their buoyancy while they are recovering from lung cavity injuries caused by watercraft strikes. Our collaborator in Nigeria continues to expand his work to more villages, where with the support of Save the Manatee Club (SMC), the villagers are provided an economically viable alternative to killing manatees for food and an incentive to protect them instead. Next year, he hopes to bring representatives from the villages together at a conservation summit. Once again we provided Spanish educational materials to collaborators in Cuba working to educate fishermen about manatees and contributions they can make to manatee conservation. We are also providing funding assistance to enable tracking efforts for a female Amazonian manatee released in Brazil. In addition, we are exploring opportunities to assist colleagues in Honduras through the development of a conservation plan to protect manatees and their habitat. As a first step, we connected those working in Honduras with a researcher who specializes in finding manatees to identify which areas are most in need of protection! Antillean manatees were included in the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's reclassification decision, despite strong opposition from scientists, including those of us here at SMC. Regardless of the Service's flawed decision-making, we remain committed to helping manatees in all of the countries where they occur. Can we count on your continued support? Go to savethemanatee.org/donation and direct your gift to our International Rescue Fund.

School children in Nigeria receive manatee education as part of an SMC-supported initiative. Photo courtesy of Ikpongke Nkanta.

By Katie Batten Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park Update

Our area experienced a warmer winter than usual, however many manatees still sought the refuge of our warm-water spring on colder days. Manatee Patrol volunteers kept a close eye on the waters bordering the park, reporting sightings of tagged manatees and recording daily manatee counts.

Manatee season concluded on March 31st, the time when the seasonal sanctuary boundaries are removed from the river and the gates to our spring are closed and secured. While this excludes wild manatees from entering the main spring, our three resident manatees, Ariel, Electra, and Lorelei, are

thrilled to again have access to the spring run for summer. The girls are back! Even with a warmer winter, unpredictable weather can be challenging for manatees. On President’s Day, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and the U.S. Fish

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A beautiful photo by renowned marine life photographer, David Schrichte, adorns the cover of our new 2018 calendar, which includes an outstanding photo for each month of the year, a 13th bonus image, 12 thumbnail photos, and a message from our Executive Director and prominent manatee expert, Patrick Rose. Measuring 12” x 24” when open, it’s printed in America on Forest Stewardship Council certified paper from managed forests using soy ink. Once again, we are grateful to the photographers who donated their amazing photos for our use. Now through June 30th, get 50% off and pay only $7.49 each. From July 1st through August 31st, you’ll get 20% off and pay $11.99 each. Beginning on September 1st, you’ll pay the full price of $14.99, so be sure to pre-order now before prices increase. Calendars will be shipped starting in July. Go to shopsavethemanatee.org to order the calendar and other manatee-related merchandise – including many exclusive items. Proceeds from your purchases go toward our life-saving manatee conservation work.

Big Savings on Our 2018 Calendar When You Pre-Order Now

Vector Makes Appearances! There were no sightings of East Coast adoptees Chessie and Ilya over the winter months or of Tampa Bay adoptees Ginger, Jemp, Elsie, and Flicker. However, adoptee Vector was seen on January 31st and February 1st at the TECO Apollo Beach power plant and then again on March 8th at the Bayside Power Station in Tampa Bay. Since the waters around Tampa Bay are not as clear as the spring-fed waters at Blue Spring or in Homosassa, it is much harder to spot the adoptees

in that area. Also, the waters tend to be choppier, making it harder to recognize scar patterns, which researchers use to identify individual manatees. This past winter wasn’t as cold as some previous winters, which allowed manatees to spend more time away from their winter gathering sites foraging rather than resting at the warm-water discharges. A cold spell in mid-March brought a larger number of manatees to the warm-water

outflows of power plants again, and large aggregations could be enjoyed by visitors watching for manatees from the boardwalk at the TECO power plant in Apollo Beach. During warm winters, such as this last one, we encourage boaters to be extra careful when out on the water and to be on the lookout for manatees, just as we do for the rest of the year when manatees are dispersed throughout their non-winter habitat.

By Cora Bercham, Multimedia Specialist Tampa Bay & East Coast Adoption Update

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More Ways You Can HelpHave you ever thought about becoming a Club volunteer? Or joining our Manatee Sighting Network?

Or contacting decision-makers? To find out more about all the ways you can help, go to savethemanatee.org/moreways. Thank you so much! You make a big difference in the lives of manatees!

Matching Gifts ProgramsThe company you work for could have a Matching Gifts Program. If they do, your employer may be able to

match your donations to Save the Manatee Club. Questions? Call us at 1-800-432-JOIN (5646).

Manatee Sightings Are Keeping Us Busy

Recap – It Was Another Busy Season!

By Dr. Ruth Carmichael and Elizabeth Hieb Alabama Adoption Update

pring has arrived in the northern Gulf of Mexico, and warmer water temperatures

mean manatee migration season is underway! Dauphin Island Sea Lab’s Manatee Sighting Network (DISL/MSN) has already received our first sightings of the season, including confirmed reports of a large female known to frequently visit the northern Gulf of Mexico coast from wintering grounds in peninsular Florida. The mild winter temperatures also meant that DISL/MSN did not have much of a winter

break this year, with sightings every month during January through March. Two manatees were sighted in Louisiana and Mississippi during late February and late March, respectively, suggesting the possibility that some manatees may have overwintered in the northern Gulf this year. As spring turns to summer, we are sure to see more manatees in local waters and hope that Save the Manatee Club adoptee Bama will make an appearance! Bama was last seen in Dog River in Alabama, a hotspot for manatee

activity during July 2016. In addition to monitoring local manatee movements, the DISL/MSN team has been busy hosting outreach booths and educational presentations aimed at increasing awareness for manatees in northern Gulf of Mexico waters. We rely on citizen-reported sightings to learn more about manatees that seasonally reside in Alabama, Mississippi, and states further west. We hope that increased awareness will aid our research efforts and promote safe sharing of our local waterways by manatees and people.

Lenny, and Lucille took their turn. Annie, Lily, Nick, and Paddy Doyle followed on March 20th. Gator was the last to go on March 21st. Rocket was late getting to the spring, so he will not count as "spending the winter." Also in that category are Flash and Merlin. Flash came and went on November 23rd, while Merlin’s day was New Years. Not unexpectedly, Elaine and Squeaky did not show at all. But it was a surprise that we never saw or received word of Robin. We captured two manatees this season. Una was taken to Sea World, where her flipper entanglements were cleaned up, but she seems to have other problems. Lola’s lung was drained at Miami Sea Aquarium, and she seemed to be doing well, but sadly, one morning she died suddenly of her condition. Lola was Lucille’s first calf. She had eleven calves and nine grand-calves. A surprise cold front came through in early April. We counted 10 manatees on the 9th and 2 on the 10th and thought that was that, but more came in on the 11th than the 9th! Three cow-calf pairs from earlier were in and one new one during the passing cold. I am considering this April happening a special event rather than a continuation of the season.

Annie and her calf (born in August of last year), made frequent visits to Blue Spring this past winter season. Photo by Cora Berchem, Save the Manatee Club.

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protections under the Endangered Species Act. PLF and the Service claim that protections will remain the same for manatees under a threatened listing. Yet if that were the case, why would PLF and Save Crystal River expend their resources on this downlisting effort? PLF knows full well that the majority of substantive manatee protections, including essential slow speed protection zones, are set at the state level. Removing the endangered listing reduces incentives for conservation and risks giving the erroneous perception that threats to manatees are under control and no further protections are needed. Indeed, much of the media is celebrating downlisting as a success story, already risking to lose public awareness of these potentially harmful changes. The fact is that downlisting manatees at this time is not supported by law or science. In order for manatees to be reclassified, threats to its survival must be controlled or decreasing, and regulations must be in place to protect the species.In addition to record watercraft mortality and deaths from harmful algal blooms, manatees face increasing threats from cold stress as artificial warm-water sources are taken offline simultaneously with declines in natural spring flows from development and overpumping of groundwater. The scientists who offered peer review comments on the proposed downlisting rule recommended against downlisting at this time on the basis of these threats.

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and Wildlife Service rescued a juvenile male manatee from Crystal River, Florida, that exhibited signs of cold stress. This is a potentially fatal health condition that may happen if a manatee is exposed to very cold water. The manatee was brought to our park for rehabilitation, utilizing our newly resurfaced in-ground heated treatment pool. After a physical health assessment and continuous care from our rangers and veterinarian, the manatee named Roosevelt, in honor of President’s Day, began improving. Rangers have closely monitored his positive progress and when approval is received, Roosevelt will be released back into the wild. Every week, volunteers scrub and remove the algae from the girls, and of the three, Ariel enjoys her “spa day” the most. Along with feeling good, these scrubbing days allow for an up-close inspection of each manatee to monitor any changes in body or behavior. Electra was observed having little interest in her meals, leaving hay and lettuce at each feeding. With a few visits from veterinarian Dr. Ray Ball and continuous supportive care from rangers, Electra recovered fully and is back to normal. Lorelei is enamored with Roosevelt and is often observed staring at him through the fencing. Lorelei greatly enjoys food and has been seen gladly eating lettuce that Roosevelt sneaks to her through his fencing. Come by our park and visit with Ariel, Electra, Lorelei, and Roosevelt during one of our daily manatee programs!

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Join the ConversationOnline !Check out our social media pages on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Pinterest, and Instagram. You’ll receive the latest updates on manatee activity at Blue Spring, and also get our action alerts and lots of interesting manatee info and tips, photos, artwork, comics, video, and more. You can see clips from the Blue Spring manatee webcam and other fascinating manatee video at our YouTube page. Be sure to share our information with your friends and family.

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online version. You reduce our annual postage and printing costs, you are saving trees, and you’ll have a little less snail mail in your mailbox. Send us an email at zone@savethemanatee.org, and many thanks for your help.

Meet a ManateeJemp is is known to travel in a wide range along Florida’s west coast. He is a red tide survivor and a ladies'

man(atee). Read more at bit.ly/MeetJemp.

Electra (left) and Lorelei (right) are happy to again have access to the main spring. Photo by Katie Batten.

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Gift CatalogFind these items and more at shopsavethemanatee.org.

Visit shopsavethemanatee.org or call 1-800-432-JOIN (5646) to order today.

Women’s Fitted V-Neck ShirtThis shirt features a manatee mother and calf on the front and back. It is designed with a shark-cut hem on the sides that makes it fit women beautifully. It also features very soft material made of 50% polyester and 50% cotton. Comes in women's sizes S, M, L, and XL and is made right here in the USA.

Item #32516 Price $19.95

Porcelain Manatee NecklaceHandmade in Michigan, these pendants measure just over 1.25” in diameter and are on a 30" adjustable braided rayon cord. Created by Touchstone Pottery, the unique and beautiful manatee design is fired into the porcelain clay and then finished to a satin touch. Comes packaged in a gift box with a descriptive card and Haiku poem included.

Item #90324 Price $17.95

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Molly the ManateeMeet Molly the Manatee! This full-color hardcover book follows the story of a manatee's quest for self-discovery. Molly's adventure leads her away from her family along

waterways and seaways. She interacts with many animals and creatures including a seahorse, a turtle, a wolf, birds, insects, and a farcical monkey. Appeals to all ages, but especially ages 4-10. Author Chic Cariaga and illustrator Liza Donovan have generously provided hand-signed copies of this fun and educational book to Save the Manatee Club. Your purchase will have an impact on our mission to protect

manatees and their habitat.

Item #1013 Price $20.00

Periwinkle Hand-Blown Glass Manatee NecklaceGorgeous and hand-sculpted, this colorful borosilicate glass manatee measures approximately 1.5" in length. Each glass manatee is completely unique. The special glass pendant is periwinkle in color with striking accents. It comes on an 18" black satin cord with barrel clasp.

Item #90755 Price $25.95

2017 WallCalendarThe beautiful manatee photos in our calendars are generously donated by award-winning wildlife photographers who are dedicated to supporting manatee education and conservation. The calendar measures 12” x 24” when open and is printed in America on Forest Stewardship Council certified paper from managed forests using soy ink. Also, located inside the calendar you will find a coupon for 20% off your next Manatee Store purchase.

Item #91017 Price $14.99 Sale $1.99

Belize Handmade Manatee Bracelet

Enjoy a rare opportunity to own a truly unique bracelet handmade in Belize with care, attention, love, and respect for the manatee. This stunning item is created out of coconut shell and beaded cord. It measures approximately 7" in length. There are no metal components. A portion of the proceeds goes back to supporting Wildtracks, Belize's only manatee rehabilitation facility.

Item #97778 Price $19.95

Gift CatalogMom and CalfLong-Strap Purse

Practical and stylish perfectly describe this mom and calf long-strap zippered purse. It is made from the same rugged material as our mom and calf tote and measures 8.5”

W x 5.5“ H. There is a secondary zippered pouch on the outside that is extremely handy for keys or cards. It is proudly made in the USA.

Item #32519 Price $12.95

Visit shopsavethemanatee.org or call 1-800-432-JOIN (5646) to order today.

Periwinkle Hand-Blown Glass Manatee EarringsThese beautiful hand-sculpted borosilicate glass earrings are periwinkle in color with striking accents. They measure approximately 1", and are on french hooks. Since they are handmade, all earrings will be unique. Pair these with our Hand-Blown Glass Necklace and you will have the perfect set. All sales on earrings are final.

Item #90855 Price $25.95

Mary Manatee BookThis book is great for the young readers in your life. It is an endearing and exciting story about Mary Manatee and her curious son Mikey. This softcover book has 26 pages in full color. It is written with beginning and young readers in mind, but it will also be thoroughly enjoyed by all ages.

Item #1002 Price $5.95

Adult Big Face Manatee ShirtThis is the cutest manatee t-shirt; just look at that face! You will get compliments on this shirt, and it will also help bring up the topic of helping to protect manatees. It is made from 100% preshrunk cotton and comes in adult sizes S, M, L, XL, and 2XL.

Item #56201 Price $22.00

Hooded Manatee Bath TowelThese hooded bath towels are great to keep children covered and warm after a bath or a swim in the pool. Plus this towel has an adorable manatee face on it! Also for older children, and adults too! This is a handmade item by Janese Staron. The hood is made of a hand-towel sewn onto the larger towel – measures 53" x 30".

Item #33016 Price $34.95

Manatee Mindfulness And Other Wildlife Wisdom BookThis is a softcover book of beautiful wildlife photographs featuring manatees. Each image is paired with a bit of wisdom from each animal. A perfect inspirational gift for friends, family, and yourself. Author Simone Lipscomb dedicated this book to two manatees, Magnolia and Spirit, who were rescued, rehabilitated, and released. It is hand-signed by the author.

Item #36555 Price $16.00

Yin-Yang ManateeSand SculptureThese two charming manatees are bound together to represent Yin and Yang. Approximately 3.5" L x 2" W, this sand sculpture would make a lovely adornment for any house or office. Made in the USA by renowned artist and proud Save the Manatee Club supporter, Kevin Rowley.

Item #90730 Price $13.95

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Kobee Manatee: Shipwreck Sea Friends (Hardcover Book)

Book 3 of the Kobee series, in collaboration with world-renowned oceanographer and documentary filmmaker, Fabien Cousteau, oldest grandson of legendary ocean pioneer, Jacques Cousteau! Kobee Manatee and his pals, Tess the seahorse and Pablo the hermit

crab are en route to Puerto Rico to explore the SS Antonio López, a historic shipwreck from the 1898 Spanish-American War. Along the way, they meet several new sea friends. As they begin their thrilling exploration of the wreck, Kobee gets trapped inside the sunken ship! Can Tess, Pablo, and the new sea friends rescue Kobee? Enjoy a spectacular tale, loaded with surprises, fun, and exciting facts all about Caribbean reef fish! Item #1019 Price $16.95

Plush Gray 16" ManateeBring home an adorable plush gray manatee that bears a realistic resemblance to our favorite aquatic mammal. This stuffed manatee is 16" long from head to tail.

Item #90088Price $18.95

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Belize Handmade Felt Manatee Earrings

These super lightweight felt earrings are handmade in Belize – absolutely adorable! The manatees are 1.25" in length and are attached to French hooks. They have amazing detail for such a small

jewelry piece! Because they are handmade, each pair is unlike any other. Show your love for manatees by wearing these wherever you go! A portion of the proceeds goes back to supporting Wildtracks, Belize's only manatee rehabilitation facility. All sales on earrings are final.

Item #22216 Price $14.99 Sale Price $10.00

Blue Manatee SocksTop off any awesome outfit by rocking a pair of our pastel blue socks embellished by – what else – manatees! Cool socks are in, don't be left out. They come in four different sizes, perfect for the whole family.

Item #91146Price $7.95

Belize Hand-Crocheted Coconut Emblem PurseEnjoy a rare opportunity to own a truly unique, hand-crocheted purse made in Belize with care, attention, love, and respect for the manatee. The color is a rich black with the accent of a coconut shell emblem. The body of the purse measures 8" square. The strap is 30" in length. Special attention was made by the crafters for the balanced placement of the beads and the creation of a beautiful emblem displaying two manatees. A portion of the proceeds will go to supporting Wildtracks, the only manatee rehabilitation center in Belize.

Item #97777 Price $34.95

Manatee MailboxWhat a statement you will make if you have a manatee for a mailbox! Made in the Florida Keys, this mailbox stands 5’ tall and is made of fiberglass, which is then covered in beach sand and painted pewter grey. Actual white mailbox is included in purchase. THIS ITEM IS DROP-SHIPPED. PLEASE ALLOW 21-26 DAYS FOR SHIPPING AND PROCESSING. NO INTERNATIONAL ORDERS.We work with the Manatee Mailbox Company by selling their mailbox and statue, and in turn, a portion of the proceeds is donated to Save the Manatee Club. Therefore, when you order one, it will be coming straight from the manufacturer to your home

Item #92916 Price $595.00

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35th Anniversary Thermal Slingback Pack The sturdy nature of this slingback bag makes it suitable and practical for all ages. This thermal version is beautifully adorned with Save the Manatee Club’s striking 35th Anniversary logo. Join us in showing off your proud support for Save the Manatee Club's 35 years of supporting and defending manatees and their habitat!

Item #81095Price $14.95Sale Price $8.95

Very Large Plush ManateeThis sweet plush manatee is squishy and adorably plump. Perfect buddies for all the manatee lovers on your gift list! Forty-eight inches of stuffed manatee fun! Made by Paul Sernau and is drop-shipped directly to your doorstep. Shipping to the lower 48 states only is included in price. LIMITED STOCK!

Item #48215 Price $180.00 Sale Price $170.00

Save the Manatee ClubLanyardGreat for the gym, the pool, or on the go. Measures 32” in length by 3.25” in width. Show your support!

Item #90502 Price $4.95Sale Price $2.95

35th Anniversary Youth T-Shirt

This is our Special Edition 35th Anniversary Youth T-shirt, with art by the talented Nancy Blauers. The front of this heather-gray, pre-shrunk, 100% cotton shirt features a one-of-a-kind drawing of two manatees holding a

Save the Manatee Club ribbon, and underneath in gold, the words "Celebrating 35 Years." Available in youth sizes XS, S, M, L, and XL. Tagless, so no scratchy tags to irritate your neck.

Item #93515 Price $12.95 Sale Price $9.95

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• Order by phone. Call toll-free 1-800-432-JOIN (5646) in the United States and Canada. For International Orders, call 407-539-0990. Our office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. EST.

• All orders shipped to a Florida address will be charged a 6.5% sales tax.

Visit shopsavethemanatee.org or call 1-800-432-JOIN (5646) to order today.

Manatee Note Flags - 3pkHave fun at work with these manatee note flags! You will have paperwork that stands out against the rest. This is a set of 3 note-flag packs, with each pack holding 60 note flags. There are 8 different note-flag photos in the packs, each of them measuring 1" by 1.75"

Item #90183 Price $7.95 Sale Price $5.95

Kobee's Song CdKobee's Song CD by award-winning author and recording artist Robert Scott Thayer is about the popular, entertaining, and clever manatee in Thayer's debut children's informational picture-book, "Kobee Manatee: Heading Home to Florida." Produced by Grammy Award winner Jim Cravero, you'll sing, clap, and dance to this fun upbeat tune with its solid reggae groove!

Item #1123 Price $4.95

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Director of Science & Conservation . . . . Dr. Katie Tripp

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See an injured manatee? Call 1-888-404-FWCC (3922), #FWC or *FWC, or use VHF Channel 16 on a marine radio.

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go to savethemanatee.org/smcinfo. Our work is only possible with your help. Please continue your generous support at savethemanatee.org/donation,

or call us at 1-800-432-JOIN (5646) to help us continue our ongoing efforts to protect manatees and their aquatic habitat. Thank you!

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