Manatee Rescue & Rehabilitation Partnership

JetBlue Vacations Partners with Florida Panthers, Reinforcing Commitment to South Florida

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Thursday, August 17, 2023

JetBlue Airways (Nasdaq: JBLU) today announced the renewal of its partnership with the National Hockey League's Florida Panthers, now with the leading role taken by JetBlue Vacations, operated by JetBlue Travel Products based in Dania Beach, Florida.

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  • JetBlue Airways (Nasdaq: JBLU) today announced the renewal of its partnership with the National Hockey League's Florida Panthers, now with the leading role taken by JetBlue Vacations, operated by JetBlue Travel Products based in Dania Beach, Florida.
  • The partnership renewal extends JetBlue’s 14-year relationship with the Panthers, and not only solidifies their long-standing relationship, but also reinforces JetBlue’s unwavering commitment to the community of South Florida.
  • At select games, fans can participate in JetBlue Vacations themed games in between periods and expect exclusive offers for their next vacation.
  • “JetBlue Vacations and the Florida Panthers share a common vision of fostering community spirit and bringing people together,” said Andres Barry, President, JetBlue Travel Products.

SeaWorld and DHL Express Partner to Move Rehabilitated Manatee from Texas to Florida for Return

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Thursday, July 28, 2022

ORLANDO, Fla. and CINCINNATI, July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SeaWorld and DHL Express today announced that they have joined forces to transport a manatee from Texas to Florida via air after successfully being rehabilitated for eight months at SeaWorld San Antonio. The manatee was rescued in December 2021 by the Texas Marine Mammal Stranding Network, SeaWorld San Antonio, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Texas State Aquarium, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, Galveston Bay Foundation and Texas authorities and transported to SeaWorld San Antonio for rehabilitation. Members of the Manatee Rescue & Rehabilitation Partnership (MRP) – SeaWorld Orlando, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), Clearwater Marine Aquarium Research Institute (CMARI) and Dauphin Island Sea Lab – worked together to return the manatee to Kings Bay in Crystal River this morning. As the manatee population continues to decline as a result of an ongoing Unusual Mortality Event (UME) on the Atlantic Coast, the collaboration of dedicated partners across the nation is necessary to protect and preserve this critical species. In this case, SeaWorld San Antonio stepped up to provide care for this manatee throughout his rehabilitation, thus preserving an extra rehabilitation space for a manatee in Florida.

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  • Fish and Wildlife Service, Texas State Aquarium, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, Galveston Bay Foundation and Texas authorities and transported to SeaWorld San Antonio for rehabilitation.
  • In this case, SeaWorld San Antonio stepped up to provide care for this manatee throughout his rehabilitation, thus preserving an extra rehabilitation space for a manatee in Florida.
  • This is only the third manatee SeaWorld San Antonio has rehabilitated due to the uncommon presence of manatees in Texas.
  • In the end, SeaWorld turned to longtime partner DHL Express to facilitate the manatee transport.

Clearwater Marine Aquarium Receives $3.5 Million for Manatee Research and Rehabilitation Pools

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Thursday, June 16, 2022

CLEARWATER, Fla., June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Florida Governor Desantis signed a record $109.9 billion budget including $3.5 million directed for manatee rehabilitation pools at Clearwater Marine Aquarium. The funds are part of a record $20 million set to enhance and expand the State's manatee acute care facilities and to restore spring access and habitat restoration in manatee concentrated areas.

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  • CLEARWATER, Fla., June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Florida Governor Desantis signed a record $109.9 billion budget including $3.5 million directed for manatee rehabilitation pools at Clearwater Marine Aquarium.
  • Clearwater Marine Aquarium plans to break ground by the end of this summer on a 20' x 30' rehabilitation pool at its Island Estates location.
  • "We are absolutely thrilled that we are now able to establish a new manatee research and rehabilitation facility here in Pinellas County."
  • "Clearwater Marine Aquarium is exceptionally positioned to establish manatee rehabilitation facilities in Pinellas County.

Oakland Zoo and Accredited Big Cat Sanctuaries Coordinate 4,000 Mile Rescue, Bring 4 Big Cats to Safe Havens

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Thursday, June 16, 2022

OAKLAND, Calif., June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Four fortunate big cats will now live safe, dignified lives after a cross-country rescue was facilitated on Friday by a three-entity collaboration. AZA-accredited Oakland Zoo in Oakland, CA, and globally accredited big cat sanctuaries Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge from Eureka Springs, AR and Lions, Tigers, and Bears in Alpine, CA teamed up to rescue a lion, a tiger hybrid and two generic tigers from a defunct, abandoned drive-thru roadside zoo in northeast Oklahoma that offered cub petting and photo opportunities. Cited and shut down by the USDA in 2008 for multiple animal safety and welfare violations, the roadside zoo and its owner were reported to have ties to "Joe Exotic," also known in the well-known Netflix series as "Tiger King."

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  • The rescue operation was initiated by Oakland Zoo, which was first contacted for help by a concerned Oklahoma resident last month.
  • Colleen Kinzley, VP of Animal Care, Conservation and Research for Oakland Zoo contacted both animal sanctuaries to team together in the effort.
  • Oakland Zoo and Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge travelled to the defunct roadside zoo and conducted the onsite animal evaluations earlier this month.
  • Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge, Lions Tigers & Bears and the Oakland Zoo encourage support for reputable animal sanctuaries and facilities and advocacy for the Big Cat Public Safety Act (H.R.

SeaWorld to Double its Manatee Critical Care Space in Orlando, Adding 200,000 Gallons of Water for Manatee Care

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Tuesday, March 22, 2022

The enhancements will double the size of the manatee critical care space at SeaWorld's rescue center in Orlando.

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  • The enhancements will double the size of the manatee critical care space at SeaWorld's rescue center in Orlando.
  • Last month it added five 40-foot temporary emergency pools to make space for more critical care animals.
  • SeaWorld pioneered manatee treatment techniques including ultrasound, anesthesia, X-rays, surgery, and thermography; SeaWorld veterinarians were also the first to put a cast on an injured manatee.
  • SeaWorld Entertainment, Inc. owns or licenses a portfolio of recognized brands including SeaWorld, Busch Gardens, Aquatica, Sesame Place and Sea Rescue.

SeaWorld Rescue and Georgia Aquarium Expand Long-Standing Partnership to the Rehabilitation of Manatees Facing Starvation Crisis in Florida

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Wednesday, March 16, 2022

ORLANDO, Fla. and ATLANTA, March 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Florida manatees are dying in record numbers from starvation, and critical care rescue and rehabilitation centers in Florida are running out of room due to demand. SeaWorld and Georgia Aquarium announced today that two juvenile orphaned manatees were transferred from SeaWorld's Rescue Center in Orlando to Georgia Aquarium to continue their rehabilitation. Georgia Aquarium has now joined the Manatee Rescue & Rehabilitation Partnership (MRP) to provide additional expert care and facilities for manatees in need.  SeaWorld and Georgia Aquarium have been involved in a multi-year partnership for marine animal rescue and conservation.  Today's news extends the species focus to now include manatees.

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  • SeaWorld and Georgia Aquarium announced today that two juvenile orphaned manatees were transferred from SeaWorld's Rescue Center in Orlando to Georgia Aquarium to continue their rehabilitation.
  • Georgia Aquarium has now joined the Manatee Rescue & Rehabilitation Partnership (MRP) to provide additional expert care and facilities for manatees in need.
  • SeaWorld and Georgia Aquarium have been involved in a multi-year partnership for marine animal rescue and conservation.
  • The Manatee Rescue & Rehabilitation Partnership (MRP) is a cooperative group of entities dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation, release, and monitoring of manatees.

Disney Assists with Successful Rehabilitation and Release of Manatee

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Friday, March 4, 2022

She was just 28 pounds at the time, making her the smallest manatee ever rescued.

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  • She was just 28 pounds at the time, making her the smallest manatee ever rescued.
  • After a successful initial rehab, Plantaina was released back into the wild (Feb. 2021).
  • Through collaboration with other rehabilitation facilities over the years as part of the Manatee Rescue & Rehabilitation Partnership (MRP) Disney animal care experts provide ill and injured manatees with the stable, controlled environment they need to make a recoveryand prepare for release.
  • Plantaina is one of six manatees to complete rehabilitation at Walt Disney World Resort over the last year.

Sea & Shoreline Creates Solution To Feed Seagrass To Starving Manatees

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Wednesday, December 8, 2021

Manatees are herbivores and typically eat 10-15 percent of their body weight in seagrass daily (approximately 80-150 pounds).

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  • Manatees are herbivores and typically eat 10-15 percent of their body weight in seagrass daily (approximately 80-150 pounds).
  • According to Carter Henne, biologist and president of Sea & Shoreline, "This is a win/win for everyone.
  • Sea & Shoreline will harvest the seagrass from its largest seagrass restoration project in Crystal River, Florida.
  • Sea & Shoreline, LLC is a Florida-based aquatic restoration firm that restores fresh and saltwater habitats to healthy and self-sustaining ecosystems.

SeaWorld Proudly Supports Manatee Awareness Month, Providing Essential Role in Manatee Preservation and Completing Nearly 1,300 Rescues, Rehabilitations and Returns

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Monday, November 8, 2021

ORLANDO, Fla., Nov. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: SEAS) proudly supports Manatee Awareness month in November, providing an important role in the preservation of the species and completing nearly 1,300 rescues, rehabilitations and returns of manatees in need.

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  • ORLANDO, Fla., Nov. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: SEAS) proudly supports Manatee Awareness month in November, providing an important role in the preservation of the species and completing nearly 1,300 rescues, rehabilitations and returns of manatees in need.
  • SeaWorld also extends support into the community with financial grants for non-profit groups, school programs for kids, and research programs.
  • Leveraging 48 years of manatee care experience gives us a distinct advantage in helping these animals in their fight for survival."
  • SeaWorld Entertainment, Inc. owns or licenses a portfolio of recognized brands including SeaWorld, Busch Gardens, Aquatica, Sesame Place and Sea Rescue.

Clearwater Marine Aquarium Announces $10 Million Manatee Rehabilitation Exhibit

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Wednesday, September 8, 2021

CLEARWATER, Fla., Sept. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Clearwater Marine Aquarium is expanding their efforts in the fight to save manatees.

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  • CLEARWATER, Fla., Sept. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Clearwater Marine Aquarium is expanding their efforts in the fight to save manatees.
  • "Right here, where Winter's legacy began, a new legacy will emerge as Clearwater Marine Aquarium furthers our commitment to saving Florida's iconic species, the manatee," said CEO Frank Dame.
  • For over a decade, Clearwater Marine Aquarium has assisted in rescuing, releasing, and tracking wild manatees around the world.
  • Clearwater Marine Aquarium has received $95,000 in federal funding to assist in the construction of the new manatee rehabilitation sites.