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About Manatees The Florida manatee is the largest of all the world’s manatees. In fact, the most gigantic can weigh more than 3,500 pounds! Measuring up to 12 feet from snout to tail, most adult manatees tip the scales at more than 1,200 pounds. That’s four times the weight of
Although we don’t have a formal volunteer program at Manatee Lagoon, interested parties can reach out to Friends of Manatee Lagoon at this page to find out how to get involved to volunteer support of manatee populations in the Lake Worth Lagoon. Friends of Manatee Lagoon is a private not-for-profit organization recognized as
COUNTDOWN TO MANATEE SEASON KICKOFF: Days Hours Minutes Seconds MEET. CELEBRATE. DISCOVER. Manatee Lagoon is dedicated to educating the public about manatees and Lake Worth Lagoon, and inspiring communities to preserve and protect Florida’s environment and wildlife for future generations. MEET. CELEBRATE. DISCOVER. Manatee Lagoon is dedicated to educating the
Registration for the 2025-2026 school year is open! Manatee Lagoon is excited to welcome homeschool groups for educational field trips focused on manatees and the Lake Worth Lagoon ecosystem. Our specially designed programs offer hands-on learning experiences perfect for homeschool families seeking engaging science education outside the traditional classroom.Our 90-minute
MANATEE LAGOON IS MAKING HEADLINES Blooms & Love: Mother’s Day at Manatee Lagoon: WFLX Online: Manatee Lagoon celebrates Mother’s Day with free admission during 2nd annual event Stay Happening: Mother’s Day at Manatee Lagoon La Famila de Broward: Camiones de comida, Mercadillo, Fiesta en la piscina, Día de la madre
We’re thrilled to welcome back Dr. Beth Brady, Senior Science and Conservation Associate at Save the Manatee Club, for an inspiring discussion on the future of manatee conservation. This talk will explore cutting-edge strategies such as citizen science, drone technology, and acoustic monitoring, offering a fascinating look at how these
Speaker: Beth Brady, PhD, Senior Science and Conservation Associate, Save the Manatee Club We are excited to invite you to our January Lecture at the Lagoon, featuring Dr. Beth Brady, a Senior Science and Conservation Associate at Save the Manatee Club. This enlightening talk will delve into the innovative methods
Join us at Manatee Lagoon for our January lecture series to learn about how citizen science contributes to marine mammal conservation! The Dolphin Spotter program gives citizens the opportunity to contribute vital information that helps to fill gaps in our understanding of where our beautiful dolphin populations wander within Florida.
Join us for an enlightening afternoon dedicated to exploring the pervasive effects of plastic on our environment and discovering actionable steps to make a difference. Starting at 11 am, indulge in eco-friendly food options from our sustainable food trucks while engaging in various activities that highlight the importance of reducing
Join us at Manatee Lagoon for a compelling afternoon dedicated to understanding the pressing issue of plastic pollution and exploring solutions. This insightful event will feature expert speakers, including Halaina Hahn from FAU Coastal Studies Lab, Chelsea Odum from Resource Depot, and Jill Zerkowski from Loggerhead Marinelife Center. Each will
Speaker: Dr. Michael Robinson, Associate Professor, Barry University Fishes are the most diverse vertebrates, and this diversity is also reflected in their wild and sometimes surprising color patterns. For our June lecture, Dr. Michael Robinson shed light on the ways fish use their colors to communicate, hide, and sometimes to
