Event:Christmas Eve Memorial for Manatees 2021-12-24

Indian River Lagoon Events

Christmas Eve Memorial for Manatees

Join Bear Warriors United Executive Director Katrina Shadix on Christmas Eve to remember and mourn the 1,000+ beloved manatees who perished during this year's ecocidal event that devastated manatee populations across Florida.

Who:

Organization: Bear Warriors United

Contact: Katrina Shadix

Email: bearwarriorsunited@gmail.com

Phone: (407) 702-3576

What: Memorial

When: December 24, 2021 12:00 pm

Where:

Port St. John's Boat Ramp

6650 N. Cocoa Blvd.

Port St. John , FL 32927

Coordinates: 28.47527, -80.7671

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Why:

Cause: Florida Manatee

Region: Brevard County

Water Body: North Indian River

Web Link: Christmas Eve Memorial for Manatees

Social Media: Manatee Memorial Facebook

Manatee Memorial: 12-1PM Friday, December 24, 2021 at the Port St. John Boat Ramp.

Join Bear Warriors United Executive Director Katrina Shadix on Christmas Eve to remember and mourn the 1,000+ beloved manatees who perished during this year's ecocidal event that devastated manatee populations across Florida.

Tragically, manatees will continue to die of boat propeller injuries, starvation and illnesses resulting from Florida's toxic sewage and chemical polluted waters, which is why stronger protections for manatees are needed IMMEDIATELY and government sanctioned polluting must be stopped.

Kayaks and Paddleboarders may launch at the Port St. John's Boat Ramp located at 6650 N. Cocoa Blvd., Port St. John, FL 32927.

Those wishing to stay on land may hold vigil at the boat ramp. Please park at Nicol Park, 6660 N. Cocoa Blvd., Port St. John, FL 32927.

Need to rent a kayak? Contact manatee advocate Greg Pflug at Adventures in Florida.

PLEASE WEAR BLACK!

See Also: West Indian Manatee

Topic: Brevard County Locale