Meet Luca!

This week, we concluded our naming contest for our new male manatee! After narrowing down the names to the two most popular and suggested, we had the general public vote on their favorite name. After 2 weeks of voting, the winning name is Luca!

If you’d like to support Luca and Giovanni, please consider donating to our nonprofit, REACH. We are dedicated to the Research, Rescue, and Rehabilitation of threatened marine species, as well as Education and Awareness for communities about the fragile marine habitats that make up the Florida Keys. As the only manatee rehabilitation program in the Keys, we work closely with multiple agencies to protect and care for this vulnerable species. Your donation will directly support the care and feeding of our two manatees and help us continue our vital education, research, and rehabilitation efforts that safeguard the future of our oceans.