A time to recognize Florida manatees' seasonal journeys. Falling air temperatures signal manatees to begin migrating to warm-water refuges to avoid potentially life-threatening drops in water temperature. Their annual movement also highlights the importance of responsible boating. Boaters can help by reducing speed in designated zones, staying alert in shallow waterways, and giving manatees plenty of space. In Bradenton, conservation begins close to home. The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature has been rehabilitating manatees since 1998 and was a founding member of the Manatee Rescue and Rehabilitation Partnership in 2001. Today, rescued manatees receive specialized care at Parker Manatee Rehabilitation Habitat before returning to the wild. Bishop Foster Friends (BFFs) supportthe Museum’s secondary rehabilitation efforts through food, veterinary care, and habitat support. This November help raise awareness of Florida's manatees to help ensure they have a chance to thrive for generations to come. Become a Bishop Foster Friend (BFF) with a monthly gift and help provide the food and specialized care rehabilitating manatees need before returning to the wild.

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