21. The Marine Mammal Center DESCRIPTION manatees and their relatives are the only vegetarian marine mammals. BEHAVIOR manatees are harmless and are the slowest marine mammal. http://www.marinemammalcenter.org/learning/education/mammalinfo/manatee.asp

Home About Us Fact Sheet Mission Statement ... sea lions at PIER 39 Manatees WEST INDIAN MANATEE Trichechus manatus DESCRIPTION: Manatees and their relatives are the only vegetarian marine mammals. They are sometimes known as sea cows, and, like cows that live on land, they eat grass but sea grass. They weigh up to 3,500 pounds (1,600 kg) and reach 13 feet (4 m) in length. They have a mermaid-like tail. In fact, manatees probably inspired the legends about sirens, or mermaids, who beckoned sailors at sea, as their scientific classification suggests: they are in the Order Sirenia. RANGE/HABITAT: BEHAVIOR: Manatees are harmless and are the slowest marine mammal. They have no defense system except for fleeing, and do not fight for food or territory. They have few natural enemies, except man. Manatees eat 100 to 150 pounds (45-68 kg) of plants per day. Their big appetites and grazing helps to keep waterways free and flowing. When they are not eating, they are usually sleeping. However, they are known to body surf. Because of their need for warm water, manatees often congregate in the warm water effluents from power plants. Manatees communicate with squeaks and squeals. They are very tactile, "kiss" each other in greeting, and nuzzle snout to snout. They embrace with their flippers.

22. Information Index Of All Things Related Florida Manatee Conservation, Recovery A Information on Manatee guidelines related to U.S. Army Corps of Conservation Agencies Encourage Boaters to SelfReport Collisions with manatees http://www.fws.gov/northflorida/Manatee/manatees.htm

North Florida Field Office Florida Manatee - Issues and Information Manatee Five-Year Review Manatee Recovery Plan Manatee Protection Areas Manatee References ... Manatee Lawsuit Settlement Archive Manatee Myth: Florida Manatee - Native to Florida? Information on Manatee guidelines related to U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Permits Wildlife authorities move to halt manatee harassment Conservation Agencies Encourage Boaters to Self-Report Collisions with Manatees Reference Materials Consultant and Private Landowner Tools to Use Manatee Recovery Facts PDF Text Version ... Manatee References - Resources for more information on the Florida manatee Home PDF files can be downloaded and read using Adobe Acrobat Reader. This software is free and available at http://www.adobe.com/ Note: PDF file accessibility tools available at Access Adobe - http://access.adobe.com Send comments on our web site or general questions to the North Florida office If you need special assistance please contact the Public Affairs Officer Last modified May 24, 2007

23. TWO-TC: Understanding Manatees It is difficult to comprehend something as alien as a manatee if one has not experienced them. Especially difficult for children is interpreting the http://www.thewildones.org/Curric/manateeUnder.html

Understanding Manatees Reprinted from The Wild Times Teacher Connection v3n3, Spring 1998. It is difficult to comprehend something as alien as a manatee if one has not experienced them. Especially difficult for children is interpreting the abstractions of the size and weight of such a large animal. The following suggestions are presented as activities in which you and your students may engage to de-mystify these unusual creatures. How many children does it take to equal the weight of an average manatee? Children may be sensitive about their individual weight, but by submitting their weight on a secret ballot, an average weight for your age group can be computed. We suggest that children be presented with the class sum rather than the individual weights. They can then compute the mean average by dividing that sum by the number of children in the class. Once an average child weight is arrived at, the children can easily use that weight as a divisor in finding the number of children that equal the weight of the average 1200 pound (500 kg) manatee. To make this number more concrete, gather that many children together near a actual size model of a manatee.

24. The Dallas World Aquarium Watch streaming video of manatees, leks, and otters. http://www.dwazoo.com/netcams.html

Aquarium Rainforest South Africa Mundo Maya ... Home Three live video cameras are strategically placed throughout the facility. The Manatee Cam shows underwater action in the large freshwater River exhibit on the first level. The Lek Cam is located in an off exhibit aviary. The Otter Cam provides a live action view of the Lobo del Rio exhibit, located between the second and third levels. Our high quality netcams are best viewed with a broadband connection, Internet Explorer Users Only: On first click, your browser loads an ActiveX control for cam viewing. Select OK

25. Swim With The Manatees - Manatee Tours Florida Manatee Tours Swim/snorkel with the manatees in the Crystal River and Homosassa River. http://www.sunshinerivertours.com/

Home Rates Swim With The Manatees - Manatee Snorkel Tours Accommodations FAQ's Maps/Directions Dive Instruction ... Site Map Over the years my company has developed a reputation for customer care, cleanliness, friendliness, trust, timeliness, and dedication unmatched by any of the others in the manatee snorkel tour business. Tours conducted year around. Now offering 3 separate and unique tours on the Homosassa and Crystal Rivers Manatee snorkel Tours Conducted 7 days a week, year around. Additional Links Local Accommodations Area Accommodations Things To Do Manatee Facts ... Informational Links We are not your ordinary Manatee tour TOUR PRICE includes all gear needed to swim with the manatees. Ask about our 10% Florida resident discount from May through Sept. We offer a 10% MILITARY DISCOUNT plus discounts for POLICE AND FIREFIGHTERS (with I.D.) Check TOUR A for gas rebate info Windows Quicktime Tour A Directions ... Crystal River Remarkable Manatee Tour. 7AM Only Swim with the manatees in the Crystal River, the highest concentration of manatees worldwide. Upwards of 250 visit the Kings Springs each winter. Check site for gas rebate info. On the Crystal River Tour B Directions Our Homosassa Springs Exceptional Tour Call for times Our most exciting, popular and highly rated tour. Shallower water makes this an ideal tour for children of all ages. Riverside rooms or 1 or 2 bedroom suites available for this tour. Walk to tour boat.

26. The Mighty Manatees This is the official schedule of Los manatees. manatees Forum Schedule Myspace Ranger Reports Downloads Songlist http://www.losmanatees.com/

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27. Swim With The Manatees Our summer manatee tours depart at 700 AM only. During the late spring, summer, and early fall the manatees are most active in the early morning hours. http://www.swimwithmanatees.com/

Cap'n Mike's Swim With The Manatees Office open 7 days a week Toll Free US and CANADA Call for Times Over the years my company has developed a reputation for customer care, cleanliness, friendliness, trust, timeliness, and dedication unmatched by any of the others in the manatee snorkel tour business. Our summer manatee tours depart at 7:00 AM only. During the late spring, summer, and early fall the manatees are most active in the early morning hours. A later tour would only result in a disappointing adventure. Since it takes some time to fit and don wetsuits we ask that you please arrive 30 minutes before departure. Swim with the Manatees in the pristine, clear waters of the Homosassa River and the Blue Springs on the Nature Coast of Florida. This area, along with the Crystal River, is home to the largest concentration of manatees in the world. Walk out of your room and on to our tour boat. This tour (Tour B/ The Miss Homosassa ) departs from the Homosassa Riverside Resorts , 5297 S. Cherokee Way, Homosassa, Florida, 34448

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30. NSiS: Florida Wildlife - Manatees Florida manatee manatees or sea cows (order Sirenia) are large aquatic mammals that live in warm coastal waters and, during the winter, inland springfed http://www.nsis.org/wildlife/mamm/manatee.html

Manatees Manatee photographs Manatees or sea cows (order Sirenia ) are large aquatic mammals that live in warm coastal waters and, during the winter, inland spring-fed rivers. The forelimbs are flippers; there are no hindlimbs. The tail, used for propulsion, is wide and flat. They are herbivores, eating only vegetation. Only four species exist, one of which lives in Florida. Manatees can remain submerged for up to 15 minutes but usually surface to breathe every 3-5 minutes. Manatees are docile creatures and have no natural predators. Recreational boat propellers account for many manatee injuries and deaths. American Scientist reports on a study, Manatees, Bioacoustics and Boats . that examined the hearing abilities of manatees and underwater acoustics and concludes with suggestions to reduce collisions. PROTECTED The Florida Manatee Trichechus manatus latirostris , is gray with a broad, square, bristled snout. It reaches a length of 8-14 feet and may weigh 600-2000 pounds (average 10', 1000 pounds). Diet consists of sea- and bank grasses, mangrove, and submerged and floating vegetation.

31. Manatee Sightseeing Eco-Tourism Adventure In Naples And Marco Island Florida - G See manatees near Naples and Marco Island Florida on manatee ecotour sightseeing adventure. No see, No Pay! http://www.see-manatees.com/

Manatee Sightseeing Eco-Adventure is based in Port of the Island s near Naples and Marco Island, Florida. All trips guaranteed! Call Captains Barry and Carol at 239-642-8818 Southwest Florida Eco-Tourism ... Come See The Manatees! Take the whole family on this exciting 1½ hour private boat trip into a remote Everglades manatee hideout Trips are by appointment only ~ Call Captains Barry and Carol at Captains Barry and Carol "Let us introduce you and your family to some of our dearest friends..." read more Captains Barry and Carol Berger offer guaranteed private manatee sightseeing trips (for a maximum of 6 passengers), giving you the unique opportunity to get up close and personal with these amazing gentle creatures . . . and if you don’t see a manatee you don’t pay for the trip! A circular motion on the surface of the water is the manatee’s "footprint" and a sure sign one is close by.

32. The Official Site Of The Florida Marlins Fan Forum Marlins Manatees Auditions will be held to find a few big men for the Marlins manatees, the firstever dance/energy squad in Major League Baseball at Dolphin Stadium on http://florida.marlins.mlb.com/fla/fan_forum/manatees.jsp

33. Florida Manatee Books, Environmental Education, Dive Manuals, Teacher Resources FLORIDA MANATEE Environmental and Conservation Education, Dive Manuals, Teacher Resources on manatees in Florida. http://www.sundiver.com/

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34. Endangered Manatees Face Risks--National Geographic Kids Magazine It’s hard to imagine that manatees were once mistaken for mermaids. Yet it’s true—sailors of long ago believed manatees to be the bewitching halfwomen, http://www.nationalgeographic.com/world/9808/manatee/

Parents: Subscriptions NG Kids Shop NationalGeographic.com As mammals, manatees must surface to breathe air. As vegetarians, they spend up to eight hours a day pulling plants toward their mouths with their flippers and flexible lips. A large manatee eats up to 200 pounds (91 kilograms) of sea grass and water hyacinths in a single day. EYE TO EYE HEADS UP! Fortunately scientists, wildlife officials, and others are trying to help. They are establishing manatee refuges and encouraging people on the water to act in ways that are manatee friendly. Perhaps, working together, we can save the manatee. Do YOU think endangered manatees can be saved? Read what other Kids think. And check out the and the Save the Manatee Club site Text by Fiona Sunquist Top photograph by Doc White/Jeff Foott Productions Bottom photograph by Brandon D. Cole Kids Home Animals Games Stories ... NG Little Kids Parents, Students, and Educators: NationalGeographic.com Contact Us Customer Service Subscriptions ... Advertisers' Contests

35. Manatee Safaris - Swim With The Manatee Make this vacation the most memorable ever for the entire family. Come swim with the manatees.Our staff biologist will guide you through our manatee http://www.manateeinfo.com/

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36. Manatees In South Carolina manatees in South Carolina Skip Navigation. Welcome Contact Distribution History Links Sightings Telemetry. Bald Eagles / Oystercatchers / Sea http://www.dnr.sc.gov/manatee/

Skip Navigation Welcome Contact Distribution ... Telemetry Bald Eagles / Oystercatchers Sea Turtles SWG South Carolina Department of Natural Resources Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries Charleston, South Carolina coastbio@dnr.sc.gov

37. American Scientist Online - Manatees, Bioacoustics And Boats The West Indian manatee, an aquatic mammal that has survived in warm nearshore waters for about 50 million years, is now an endangered species particularly http://www.americanscientist.org/template/AssetDetail/assetid/14703

Home Current Issue Archives Bookshelf ... Subscribe In This Section Search Book Reviews by Issue Issue Index Topical Index ... Classics Site Search Advanced Search Visitor Login Username Password Help with login Forgot your password? Change your username see full issue: March-April 2002 Volume: Number: Page: DOI: Manatees, Bioacoustics and Boats Hearing tests, environmental measurements and acoustic phenomena may together explain why boats and animals collide Edmund R. Gerstein Go to Article Of Possible Interest Book Review: It's Easy Being Green Book Review: Eternal Hopes Book Review: Can't Get There from Here Book Review: At Home in the Dark Book Review: Nature's Awful Beauty Related Internet Resources Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Presentation to Acoustical Society of America Meeting Information About Manatees Florida Marine Research Institute: Manatee Statistics ... Species Description Related Sigma Xi Links Science in the News Forum: Science, The Arts and The Humanities

38. WildTracks A team of scientists, educators, government agencies, wildlife organizations, zoos and aquariums are studying manatees living in Florida and Belize to learn http://wildtracks.org/

Wildtracks.org Satellite Tracking Manatees A team of scientists, educators, government agencies, wildlife organizations, zoos and aquariums are studying manatees living in Florida and Belize to learn how people can ensure the survival of this marine mammal species. The Manatee Rehabilitation Partnership (MRP) was established in late 2001 and marks the beginning of a new era of cooperation in the manatee rehabilitation effort. Prior to the formation of the MRP, state and federal agencies exclusively provided post-release monitoring for Florida manatee rehabilitated at permitted and contracted manatee rehabilitation facilities in Florida. Because it is difficult to maintain funding levels necessary to meet all of the escalating manatee conservation needs, these agencies are no longer able to bare sole responsibility to provide this service. However tracking the fate and health of rehabilitated and released manatees is essential to determining the successful contribution of the rehabilitation program to the recovery of Florida manatee population. The Belizean Manatee Project is a cooperative effort of Wildlife Trust, the Florida Marine Research Institute, Mote Marine Laboratory, USA Fish and Wildlife Service's Sirenia Project, the Belize Coastal Zone Management Authority, and others. Currently, we are following the travels of one female manatee living in Northern Lagoon, located between Gales Point Village and Belize City in central Belize.

39. Endangered Jamaican Manatees Endangered Jamaican manatees, Manatee, manatees, Manate, Mantee, Manattee, Cool Learning, Environmental Science, Caribbean manatees, Science Education, http://jamaicanmanatee.freeservers.com/

Free Web Hosting Provider Web Hosting E-commerce High Speed Internet ... Free Web Page Search the Web Pictures courtesy of Life Sciences Department (Zoology), University of the West Indies. This cool site is all about Jamaica's endangered manatees. In it you'll find a lot of cool facts about these exotic creatures. Get to know manatees and you'll realize that they aren't sea monsters at all, but warm, lovable animals, who couldn't survive without their mamma's loving care! You didn't know that manatees are related to elephants? Well, now you do! Get more cool facts like this (including their link to mermaids) at manatee tidbits . This is education the cool way! Trust us, if you liked 'Free Willy' then you'll definitely love Whoa!!! - Saga of Three Trapped Manatees! Manatee Tidbits Manatee Pics ... Professor Speaks Click here fo r the text only version.

40. Manatees In Florida Information and photos of Florida manatees. http://www.realestatesarasota.net/manatee/

On-line Information Manatee in Florida GULF COAST PROPERTIES FOR SALE Anna Maria Island Bird Key Casey Key Home ... Waterfront Map REAL ESTATE SERVICES SEARCH ALL SARASOTA REAL ESTATE MLS Contact us References About us INTERESTING IN SARASOTA FLORIDA Dolphins Birds Manatees Sarasota Bobcats ... Florida Panther MANATEE IMAGES (Click to enlarge, use back arrow to return) All information is deemed to be correct, but is not guaranteed and is subject to change. Manatees on the Sarasota Gulf Coast! What is a Manatee? Manatees are a large, slow-moving marine mammal that inhabit warm tropical and subtropical waters of North and South America and Africa. The world population of manatees is extremely endangered. The last aerial survey of the Florida West Indian Manatees that live in Florida waters was taken in January 2003. The survey showed a population count of 3,113 manatees. Manatee Shape and Size Average adult manatees are about 10 to 14 feet long and weigh between 1,500 to 1,800 pounds, although the largest are over 13 feet and weigh 3,500 pounds. Their torpedo-shaped gray-brown bodies taper into flat, paddle-like tails. They have two flippers and their faces are wrinkled with whiskers on the snout. Nostrils are on the upper surface of the snout which close tightly like valves when submerged. Manatees live to be approximately 60 years old. Manatee Diet Manatees eat by using their divided upper lip, which is very flexible, to grasp and take in sea grass and floating freshwater plants. A manatee’s only teeth are molars, for grinding vegetation. Some research suggests that manatees periodically require fresh water. West Indian manatees have been seen congregating at river mouths and drinking from hoses, culverts, and sewage outfalls. Up to six to eight hours each day is spent in the seagrass beds feeding. Manatees are completely herbivorous and can eat 10-15% of their body weight daily, or 100 to 150 pounds of vegetation for a 1,000-pound manatee. Like other air-breathing marine mammals (dolphins, whales, and seals), manatees must periodically surface for air.

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