The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has unveiled its 2024-2025 manatee and sea turtle decals. These eye-catching decals, featuring original artwork, can be displayed on boats, vehicles, or personal items like water bottles and laptops. Available for a $5 donation at local tax collector’s offices, proceeds directly fund critical research, rescue, and management efforts for these beloved marine animals.
This year’s designs carry important conservation messages: “Protect Your Waterways, Protect Their Home” reminds us that manatees inhabit various Florida waterways, and keeping these clean helps prevent harm from debris and waste.
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Meanwhile, “A Generation of Protection Brings Record Results” celebrates Florida’s success in sea turtle conservation, with record nesting numbers in 2023. The decals also prominently feature the FWC’s Wildlife Alert Hotline for reporting distressed marine life.
Beyond decals, specialty license plates and online resources at MyFWC.com offer additional ways to support manatee and sea turtle conservation in Florida.
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