Welcome back!! We are so excited to share a laid-back yet inspiring conversation with a fellow mentor, and true hero, Jamal Galves, also known as The Real Manatee Man. When I say Jamal is a real-life superhero, I mean that. He has been saving manatees in Belize since he was 11 years old and never wavers in his commitment. Join us as we sip on conservation-driven spirits and brews while discussing the importance of saving manatees and teaching others to do the same. In this episode, we discuss interesting facts, why manatees are so important, what is threatening them, how Jamal got started in saving manatees, how you can help them, and the many organizations working hard to educate people and protect manatees. Linked here you can find all the organizations we mentioned as well as many other resources with more information on protecting manatees. Thank you again to Jamal for spending his valuable time with us to educate more people about conservation! Drinks of Choice: Allie: https://www.graywhalegin.com/ Every bottle of Gray Whale Gin supports Oceana, protecting and restoring the world’s oceans, so that Gray Whales will continue to make that epic journey for another 30 million years. Jamal: https://www.belikin.bz/ Courtney: https://boldcitybrewery.com/ Bold City Brewery in Jacksonville, Florida donated a portion of all Mad Manatee IPA sales to the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens' Manatee Critical Care Center, which is the first-ever manatee critical care center in northeast Florida! & https://www.manateecoffee.com/pages/about-our-cause Coffee with a Cause - purchases help to support manatees and their habitats. We love these "gentle giants" and work with trusted preservation partners to help sustain their environment for future generations. Save the Manatees! Clearwater Marine Aquarium: https://mission.cmaquarium.org/ CMA works to preserve our environment while inspiring the human spirit through leadership in the rescue, rehabilitation, and release of marine life; environmental education; research; and conservation. AZA: www.ManateeRescue.org⁠ Save the Manatee Club: https://savethemanatee.org/ Jamal Galves: https://www.instagram.com/therealmanateeman?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

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