Manatee Decals
New decals are designed and created each year in preparation for the manatee Voluntary Contribution Campaign. As these decals help to raise money for manatee recovery around the State of Florida, your contribution to this cause is appreciated.
The official manatee Voluntary Contribution Campaign began during the June boat registration period in fiscal year 1992-93. To provide direction, a Florida Statute was created to define the decal process. It states that a registrant who provides a voluntary contribution of $5.00 or more shall be given a sticker or emblem by the tax collector to display, which signifies support for the Save the Manatee Trust Fund. Prior to this time, donations were received under the Manatee Donation Campaign and no decals were issued to show the donor's support. This decal process is still in effect today.
Current year manatee decals are available at Florida County Tax Offices. These decals are given to individuals who donate $5.00 or more at the time of vessel or vehicle registration. The donations from the manatee decals support manatee research, rehabilitation and educational programs.
FWC has a limited supply of some of the earlier decals. We would like to offer them to individuals who are interested in collecting them. Please indicate the decals you would like to obtain by checking the appropriate area on the order form and sending a check for the number of decals selected. The decals will be sent to you within 4-6 weeks.
2025-2026 Decal: "Manatee Manners"

This year’s manatee decal highlights the importance of maintaining "Manatee Manners" while enjoying Florida's waterways. Manatees are found throughout Florida's coastal and inland waters (including rivers, bays, springs and canals). Practicing manatee manners can help keep both Florida manatees and waterway users safe and include the following everyday actions:
- Observe from a distance: Never pursue, chase or disrupt manatees.
- Be cautious near seagrass beds and warm-water habitats: Avoid boating over shallow seagrass beds and give manatees space to move freely within their foraging and resting areas.
- Do not offer food or water to manatees: This activity can be harmful, and it is best to allow manatees to search for food and water on their own.
Thank you for helping protect Florida's manatees! Your actions and support benefit Florida's manatee conservation efforts.
Decal artist: Olivia Choutupalli, FWC.
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