# I Spy a Manatee — Report manatee sightings

> Report manatee sightings and view waterway protection zones in Broward County. (iPhone/iPad app by Broward County.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/i-spy-a-manatee/id1313288109 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Broward County](https://appshunter.io/developer/1313288108)
- Category: Travel, Utilities
- Price: Free
- Rating: 2.17/5 from 12 App Store ratings · 4 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.2 · 184 MB
- Released: 2017-11-23
- Data updated: 2026-07-04
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/i-spy-a-manatee/id1313288109/reviews.md

## What is I Spy a Manatee?

The ‘I Spy a Manatee’ mobile app was developed to encourage residents and visitors in Broward County to report manatee sightings in the County’s waterways. The app allows users to:
• Take a picture of the manatee or select the picture from the device’s gallery.
• Report information including number of manatees, type of activity (e.g. feeding, traveling, resting, etc.) and to also report if the manatee is injured or dead. 
• During submission of a manatee sighting, users can request to be contacted regarding the sighting, however this is not required.
• If location services or mobile service is not available at the time of the sighting, the user has up to 48 hours to submit the sighting. 
• View a map of the County’s waterways with State-regulated manatee protection and boating safety zones. The map can also display the mobile device’s location on the waterway. Even without location services active, the map can still display a nearby location if the user provides a valid address.

Created by Broward County’s Enterprise Technology Services Division and the Environmental Planning and Community Resilience Division.

## Key features

- Submit manatee sighting reports
- Upload photos of manatees
- Record manatee activity and condition
- Request contact about sightings
- View waterway map with protection zones
- Track device location on map

## Recent user reviews (4 of 4)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/i-spy-a-manatee/id1313288109/reviews.md

### 1/5 — I don’t understand this

*2022-12-16*

I don’t see a way to just look at a map of reports ppl have made… that’s the whole reason I wanted it! Where are the manatees? 😫

### 2/5 — Great idea, terrible execution

*2021-02-05*

It looks like Broward county just wasted taxpayer’s money on the crappiest app known to human kind.

### 1/5 — Awful app - wakewatch is better

*2019-12-29*

I don’t see the manatee zones on here. I see a map.  No overlay.  Get the app wakewatch instead. Also has bridge heights and opening schedules.

### 4/5 — Manatee spotter🙋🏻‍♀️

*2019-01-01*

So excited to find a way to help report manatee sitings here in Broward County!
I would also love to know about an app to report boats speeding through the manatee zones..
I’ll be on the lookout for manatees!

## Frequently asked questions about I Spy a Manatee

### What is I Spy a Manatee used for?

I Spy a Manatee is used to report sightings of manatees in Broward County's waterways. It allows users to submit photos, details about the manatees, and view a map of local waterways with protection zones.

### Can I report manatee sightings offline with I Spy a Manatee?

Yes, if location or mobile service is unavailable, you have up to 48 hours to submit your manatee sighting report through the app.

### Does I Spy a Manatee have ads?

No, I Spy a Manatee does not contain advertisements.

### What devices does I Spy a Manatee support?

I Spy a Manatee is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices.

### How often is I Spy a Manatee updated?

The latest version of I Spy a Manatee is 3.2.0, and it was last updated on October 1, 2025. Updates typically occur to improve functionality and add new features.

### What is the age rating for I Spy a Manatee?

I Spy a Manatee has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for young users and families.

### What information can I provide when reporting a manatee sighting?

When reporting a manatee sighting, you can include the number of manatees, their activity (e.g., feeding, traveling, resting), and whether they appear injured or dead.

### Can I see where manatees have been sighted on I Spy a Manatee?

The app features a map of Broward County's waterways that displays State-regulated manatee protection and boating safety zones. While it doesn't show individual past sightings, it provides crucial zone information.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.2.0 — 2025-10-01

Broward County's Resilient Environment Department can now share manatee sightings on Broward County social media when permission is granted by user upon submission. Additionally, previous contact information will now auto populate.

### 3.1.0 — 2025-05-27

Push Notification feature to provide alerts such as beginning of manatee season, survey flight counts, and cold weather.

### 3.0.0 — 2024-04-18

Version 3.0.0 includes native ESRI maps to pinpoint your location by touching the map to identify your coordinates while reporting manatee sightings. This upgrade also provides an improved experience while viewing Manatee Speed Zones, and selecting manatee activities and counts. Also in this release includes a new and improved tablature navigation on the bottom of the app to quickly jump to Speed Zones, About, and Info while even in the middle of reporting manatee sightings.

### 2.0.0 — 2023-09-26

Support for latest dependencies

### 1.0.25 — 2017-11-23

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

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