Project Peril: Save Manatees Before They Disappear

Help Feed Starving Manatees and Restore Their Habitat In 2022, over 800 manatees died, primarily from starvation. Florida's Indian River Lagoon (IRL), home to nearly one-third of the state’s manatees during winter, has lost 60% of its vital seagrass beds due to harmful algal blooms and poor water quality. Without this essential food source, manatees face a dire crisis. Now, you can help Greater Good Charities work alongside local partners to replant seagrass beds and provide supplemental feeding to malnourished manatees. Replanting and Feeding Efforts Greater Good Charities, through Project Peril, is actively working with on-the-ground organizations in Florida to restore manatee habitats and offer immediate nutritional support. Their efforts include replanting seagrass beds devastated by hurricanes and pollution. Early trials have shown promising results, achieving 100% grass coverage in test areas. Your donations also provide nutritious produce, like leafy greens, to help recovering m