Save the Manatee Club, established in 1981 by the late renowned singer-songwriter, author, and entrepreneur Jimmy Buffett, along with former Florida Governor and U.S. Senator Bob Graham, is dedicated to safeguarding manatees and preserving their aquatic habitat. Our mission is to protect manatees and their aquatic habitats for today and future generations. In order to accomplish our objective and goals we concentrate our efforts on reducing the negative impacts to manatees and their aquatic habitat caused by human activity through: *Increasing public awareness and education. *Sponsoring research, rescue, rehabilitation, and release efforts. *Advocating for strong protection measures, such as boat speed zones and sanctuaries. *Taking legal action when appropriate