Save the Manatee Club was established in 1981 by former Florida Governor and U.S. Senator Bob Graham and singer/songwriter Jimmy Buffett. Our mission is to protect manatees and their aquatic habitats for 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 We also assist scientists and educators in the Wider Caribbean, South America, and West Africa with their conservation efforts.