Knowledge Base

Please contact the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission at:

Wildlife Alert Hotline:  (888) 404-FWCC
Cellular phone customers:  *FWC or #FWC

Please be prepared to answer the following questions:

• What is the exact location of the animal?
• Is the manatee alive or dead?
• How long have you been observing the manatee?
• What is the approximate size of the manatee?
• What is the location of the public boat ramp closest to the manatee?
• Can you provide a contact number where you can be reached for further information?

The above information is the most important; however, any additional information is helpful.

For more information visit FWC's Florida Manatee information page.