This Guy's Been Rescuing Manatees Since He Was 11

Watch this kid grow up and get his dream job 💙

By Anita Diamantopoulou

Published on 1/4/2021 at 2:41 PM

Keep up with Jamal Galves' work with manatees on Instagram. You can support Clearwater Marine Aquarium’s rescue and rehabilitation efforts here, and get updates on Instagram.

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