The Dauphin Island Sea Lab/Manatee Sighting Network had a busy winter season in 2024-25, with the highest number of stranded manatee responses in Alabama history. The team rescued distressed manatees from Mobile and Magnolia Springs, marking the first manatee rescue of the new year in the U.S. Both animals showed signs of cold stress, a common cause of death for manatees in the area. Prompt reporting by the public played a crucial role in the success of these rescues, highlighting the importance of reporting manatee sightings year-round. The animals were transported to Florida for specialized care in a critical care facility. The team thanked their supporters for their contributions to research efforts on northern Gulf manatees, emphasizing that their work would not be possible without their help. Reporting tools for manatee sightings can be found at savethemanatee.org/report.
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