61. Antillean Manatees, Belize Katie and Caryn are attempting to gather baseline data on manatees in order to help the Belizean government create conservation policies and set aside areas http://www.virtualexplorers.org/belize/belize_intro.htm

Manatees, Manatees Everywhere! August 28th to September 9th, 2002, we joined Katie LaCommare and Caryn Self Sullivan in the Drowned Cayes, Belize to help with their research on these gentle, endangered sea mammals. Katie and Caryn are attempting to gather baseline data on manatees in order to help the Belizean government create conservation policies and set aside areas to protect them and their habitats. Katie and Caryn have returned home but return to Belize each February to continue their studies. While we were there we spent most of our days in a small boat on the water as well as IN the water gathering data. Traveling with us this year was a team of ten dedicated individuals. Be sure to read all about the background information on what researchers already know about manatees, familiarize yourself with the research questions Katie and Caryn are attempting to answer, and take a look at the tools they use to gather and analyze data in their ongoing research. You may also want to read about our

62. EFieldTrips Removing Classroom Walls. Opening Windows to Our World.©. Welcome to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission 20062007 school year eFieldTrip. http://www.efieldtrips.org/Manatees/

Welcome to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission 2006-2007 school year eFieldTrip. We are excited to have you be a part of our efforts to provide students nationwide with a quality educational experience. We have designed our eFieldTrip to meet national education standards and to provide an engaging format that keeps a student's interest. There is no cost to your school. The eFieldTrip consists of three major components: eFieldTrip Journal Virtual Visit Posting Questions via the Ask the Experts Web Form Click on the "Register Now" link to the left so that your class can participate in this FREE eFieldTrip!

63. Honduras Manatee Project It belongs to LightHawk International and was used for recent aerial surveys of manatees along the North coast of Honduras in April 2006. http://resweb.llu.edu/rford/courses/ESSC5xx/hondurasmanatee.html

Honduras and Belize Manatee Projects SMBC Manatee Symposium Honduras News Honduras Reports ... Practicum Honduras News The small airplane shown in the photo at right is on the flight line at Goloson International Airport, La Ceiba Honduras. It belongs to LightHawk International and was used for recent aerial surveys of manatees along the North coast of Honduras in April 2006 . The person standing to the right (top right photo) is Daniel Gonzalez, a graduate student at Loma Linda University Department of Earth and Biological Sciences School of Science and Technology the person standing to the left is Cynthia Taylor a manatee aerial survey specialist from Wildlife Trust and editor of Sirenews (see Sirenian International The top left photo also includes Saul Flores (far right) a wildlife biologist with UNAH (National Autonomous University of Honduras) and its Museum of Natural History, and the pilot Chuck Schroll middle back in the blue-green shirt. The Honduras Manatee Project is being done under the auspices of the USAID/MIRA project in Honduras Manejo Integrado de Recursos Ambientales and in association with other local NGOs and government agencies such as REHDES, FUCSA, SERNA, AFE-COHDEFOR, etc

64. NY Times Advertisement Dec 6, 2007 manatees remain on Florida’s endangered species list, for now. http://www.nytimes.com/2007/12/06/us/06manatees.html

65. Florida Marlins Recruit Tubby Male Cheerleaders For Manatees Squad The National League team is creating an allmale, plus-size cheerleading squad to be dubbed the manatees. Tryouts were scheduled for Sunday. http://www.nydailynews.com/news/us_world/2008/02/23/2008-02-23_florida_marlins_r

66. Main Page - Blue Spring State Park » Florida State Parks Swimming or diving with manatees is not permitted and is strictly enforced. The river is popular for fishing, canoeing, and boating. http://www.floridastateparks.org/bluespring/

Please click your browser's "Refresh" button to Refresh Page. Full listing of State Parks Thank you for visiting the Florida State Parks. Full listing of State Parks Graphical Location of Park in Florida Graphical Location of Park in Florida Find a Florida State Park Alafia River State Park Alfred B. Maclay Gardens State Park Allen David Broussard Catfish Creek State Park Amelia Island State Park Anastasia State Park Anclote Key Preserve State Park Avalon State Park Bahia Honda State Park Bald Point State Park Barnacle Historic State Park Big Lagoon State Park Big Shoals State Park Big Talbot Island State Park Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park Blackwater River State Park Blue Spring State Park Bulow Creek State Park Bulow Plantation Ruins Historic State Park Caladesi Island State Park Camp Helen State Park Cape Florida State Park Catfish Creek State Park Cayo Costa State Park Cedar Key Museum State Park Cedar Key Scrub State Park Charlotte Harbor Preserve State Park Collier-Seminole State Park Colt Creek State Park Constitution Convention Museum State Park Crystal River Archaeological State Park Crystal River Preserve State Park Curry Hammock State Park Dade Battlefield Historic State Park Dagny Johnson Key Largo Hammock Botanical State Park Deer Lake State Park DeLeon Springs State Park Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park Devil's Millhopper Geological State Park Don Pedro Island State Park Dr. Julian G. Bruce St. George Island State Park

67. Untitled Document Tours Daily, Dive and Snorkel Manatee Tours in crystal river where you can snorkel with manatees. Never snorkeled before, let our 5 Star facility take you http://www.americanprodiving.com/

1-800-291-DIVE (3483) 821 SE Hwy 19 Crystal River, Florida A Manatee Tour more people choose Manatee Tours American Pro Diving Center offers guided Crystal River dive and snorkel Manatee tours for over 18 years in florida. Our snorkel with the manatees is guided by in water professional divemasters and is one of the reasons we received many awards from state and local educational systems as well as the National Geographic Dive Center Award from PADI and National Geographic. Experience manatee tours with all the comforts that a five star facility has to offer in Crystal River, Florida. Offering 2 different locations for our Manatee Tours. Crystal River Manatee tours offers year round snorkel encounters with our gentile giants and if any Divers are in the family there is something for everyone on this trip. Homosassa Manatee tours offers a premium snorkel with less people, boats and boat traffic. This trip is a must see in the winter. A perfect shallow location for a serene snorkel. Why are our Snorkel with Manatees Tour successfull.

68. Manatees Supremely Adapted, Seriously Endangered - National Zoo FONZ It s hard to imagine how a manatee—a 1000pound creature with a body like a fat cucumber and a face packed with wrinkles and whiskers—could be mistaken for http://nationalzoo.si.edu/publications/zoogoer/1998/1/manateesadapedendagered.cf

69. Manatees Seek Power Plants, Warm Springs As Safe Havens Oct 20, 2006 Florida s manatees have rebounded from the brink of extinction, but experts say their survival depends on finding food and warm waters along http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2006/10/061020-manatees.html

National Geographic News, Reporting Your World Daily Thursday, May 29, 2008 MAIN ANIMAL NEWS ANCIENT WORLD ENVIRONMENT NEWS ... VIDEO Manatees Seek Power Plants, Warm Springs as Safe Havens Stefan Lovgren in Suwannee, Florida for National Geographic News October 20, 2006 Vietnam War veteran Stan Meeks spent 12 years in the U.S. military. These days he's better known as the manatee warrior. Enlarge Photo Printer Friendly Email to a Friend SHARE Digg StumbleUpon Reddit RELATED Interactive Map: Suwannee River Giant Jumping Sturgeon Stir Up Mystery in Florida River (August 17, 2006) Video: The Suwannee Florida's Wildest River "I found a place where I can use the skills I learned in the military to protect weak and defenseless animals," said the 55-year-old Meeks, scouring the swamps of Florida's lower Suwannee River for any signs of manatees. "They're peaceful, and they have no natural enemies except us humans." Indeed human activities have put these plant-eating sea creatures in great peril. Once hunted for their meat, scores of manatees are injured or killed by boats every year or become victims of habitat loss brought on by rapid human development. Their survival depends on finding food and warm waters around Florida's increasingly busy coastline.

70. For Manatees, It's Brains Over Beauty - International Herald Tribune The conception of the simple sea cow is being turned on its head by the recent work of Roger Reep, a neuroscientist at the University of Florida. http://www.iht.com/articles/2006/08/30/healthscience/snmanatee.php

iht.com Business Culture Sports ... Search By Erica Goode Published: TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2006 Cleverness is unhesitatingly ascribed to the dolphin. But the manatee is not seen leaping through hoops or performing somersaults on command, and even scientists have suspected it may not be the smartest mammal in the sea. Yet the conception of the simple sea cow is being turned on its head by the recent work of Roger Reep, a neuroscientist at the University of Florida in Gainesville, and a small group of other manatee researchers, including Gordon Bauer, a professor of psychology at New College of Florida, and David Mann, a biologist at the University of South Florida. Reep Monkeys control a robot arm with their thoughts Mindfulness meditation: Lotus therapy 7 scientists share $1 million prizes in astronomy, neuroscience and study of tiny structures Brain size has been linked by some biologists with the elaborateness of the survival strategies an animal must develop to find food and avoid predators. Manatees have the lowest brain-to- body ratio of any mammal. But they are aquatic herbivores, subsisting on sea grass and other vegetation. With the exception of powerboats piloted by speed-happy Floridians, which kill about 80 manatees a year and maim dozens more, they have no predators. A large body makes it easier to keep warm in the water - essential for a mammal like the manatee, with a glacially slow metabolism. It also provides room for the large digestive system necessary to process giant quantities of low-protein, low-calorie food. A manatee must consume 10 percent of its body weight - from 800 to 1,200 pounds, or about 360 to 545 kilograms - a day.

71. Journey North Manatees: Spring, 2001 Every year Cathy and the team have let us in for a rare look at manatee research as it happens. We re grateful for the opportunity to follow along again http://www.learner.org/jnorth/spring2001/species/manatee/Update020701.html

Manatee Migration Update:February 7, 2001 Today's Report Includes: Beck is Back! Field Notes from Biologist Cathy Beck: New Uncharted Territory! Surf's Up! Start Tracking Now Today's Satellite Migration Data ... Coming in the Next Reports Beck is Back! Welcome back to Biologist Cathy Beck and her colleagues at The Sirenia Project for a fifth season! Every year Cathy and the team have let us in for a rare look at manatee research as it happens. We're grateful for the opportunity to follow along again this year as they conduct their important research on the endangered Florida Manatee. Field Notes From Manatee Biologist Cathy Beck "Hi students! I'm glad to be back with Journey North, and glad that you can join in our latest research projects.All of our scientists are back again tooBob Bonde, Jim Reid, Susan Butler and Dean Easton. New Uncharted Territory! "Right now, we are out capturing, tagging and releasing wild manatees in a whole new unexplored area! It's called Ten Thousand Islands (25.700N, 81.300W) right along the western edge of the Everglades, and we hope to tag 10 manatees here. "We are just starting to learn about manatee movements in this area. It's all part of a study related to the Everglades Restoration. We anticipate some very interesting movements, especially during mild spells as spring approaches. So watch for big news on the new manatees that we tag!

72. ENN: Florida's Manatees Almost Not Endangered In an incredible breaking news story it has been revealed that manatees are still on the Florida endangered species list. The decision to not change their http://www.enn.com/wildlife/article/26914

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73. Manatees - Google Sightseeing Congregating by this water outlet in West Palm Beach is a whole herd of Florida manatees, a highly intelligent species of aquatic mammals, also known as Sea http://googlesightseeing.com/2007/05/04/manatees/

Subscribe to this site Latest Sights Sights By Locality Sights By Category ... Site News May 07 Google Sightseeing takes you on tour of the world as seen from satellite, using the free Google Earth program, or Google Maps in your web browser. Each weekday your guides James and Alex present new weird and wonderful sights as suggested by readers. Manatees Friday, 4th May 2007 by Alex Congregating by this water outlet in West Palm Beach is a whole herd of Florida Manatees , a highly intelligent species of aquatic mammals, also known as Sea Cows The water outlet is actually from an adjacent power plant , and Manatees commonly gather in places like this, as the water is artificially heated. This has meant that the Manatess no longer migrate to warmer waters, and have actually become reliant on the heat from the power plants. much more threatened by potential collisions with boats - and you can see why, given these ones proximity to the passing traffic Thanks: Jim Schomberg. View in Google Earth Rate This Sight! votes, average: out of 5) Locations: Florida / Categories: Animals Buildings Watercraft 8 Responses to ' Manatees Patrick says: May 4th, 2007 at 5:14 pm

74. Florida Manatee - Defenders Of Wildlife The florida manatee, Florida’s state marine mammal, is a large aquatic relative of the elephant. They are grayish brown in color and have thick, http://www.defenders.org/wildlife_and_habitat/wildlife/manatee.php

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75. Manatee, Manatee Profile, Facts, Information, Photos, Pictures, Sounds, Habitats Get manatee profile, facts, information, photos, pictures, sounds, habitats, reports, news, and more from National Geographic. http://animals.nationalgeographic.com/animals/mammals/manatee.html

Site Index Subscriptions Shop Newsletters ... Catalog Quick Shop Sign up for free Newsletters Once a month get new photos and expert tips. Sign up advertisement Animals Animals Main Amphibians Birds ... A-Z Manatee Trichechus A Florida manatee Photograph by Brian J. Skerry Manatee Profile Manatees are sometimes called sea cows, and their languid pace lends merit to the comparison. However, despite their massive bulk, they are graceful swimmers in coastal waters and rivers. Powering themselves with their strong tails, manatees typically glide along at 5 miles (8 kilometers) an hour but can swim 15 miles (24 kilometers) an hour in short bursts. There are three species of manatee, distinguished primarily by where they live. One manatee population ranges along the North American east coast from Florida to Brazil. Other species inhabit the Amazon River and the west coast and rivers of Africa. Manatees are born underwater. Mothers must help their calves to the surface so that they can take their first breath, but the infants can typically swim on their own only an hour later. Manatees are large, slow-moving animals that frequent coastal waters and rivers. These attributes make them vulnerable to hunters seeking their hides, oil, and bones. Manatee numbers declined throughout the last century, mostly because of hunting pressure. Today, manatees are endangered. Though protected by laws, they still face threats. The gentle beasts are often accidentally hit by motorboats in ever-more -crowded waters, and sometimes become entangled in fishing nets.

76. Fish And Wildlife Research Institute border= Press Release FWC Unveils New Florida Manatee License Plate See More Articles. Save the Manatee Trust Fund and License Plate http://research.myfwc.com/features/default.asp?id=1001

77. HornyManatee.com Got some amateur horny manatee pictures or stories? Submit them now! Missed the live manatee chat? Read the transcript now http://www.hornymanatee.com/

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78. Tampa Electric - Manatee Viewing Center Come visit an environmental education facility like no other at the Manatee Viewing Center. You can experience a tidal walkway showcasing vibrant Florida http://www.tampaelectric.com/manatee/

@import url("/styles/screen1.css"); @import "/styles/screen2.css"/**/; Skip to Main Navigation Email page Print page Home ... Contact Us Manatee Viewing Center Our 2008-09 season starts November 1, 2008 Newman Branch Fisheries Habitat Restoration Project was given an Award of Excellence from the Hillsborough County City-County Planning Commission during their 26th Annual Community Design Awards ceremony. Solar power at the Manatee Viewing Center The Manatee Viewing Center is home to a 40-panel, 7,000-watt photovoltaic (PV) solar panel array. Installed atop the Center's education building, visitors can see this impressive system from the main parking lot and learn more about how solar power is generated. Visit the solar page to learn about Tampa Electric's other PV array installations. hour-by-hour output. An ecological haven manatees gather in numbers that can top 300 when the temperature of Tampa Bay drops below 68 degrees Fahrenheit. Visit us The Manatee Viewing Center is open to the public from November 1 through April 15. During its operational season, the center is open daily, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (closed Thanksgiving, at 3 p.m. Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and Easter). When the center is open, make your reservations here for your class or group to visit the Manatee Viewing Center. Pets are not allowed, but service dogs are permitted. For more information, call

79. Welcome To Homosassa Springs State Wildlife Park Homosassa Springs State Wildlife Park, a showcase for Florida Wildlife, offers visitors an excellent opportunity to observe native animals, birds and plants http://www.manateecam.com/

Enjoy a lifetime experience at the Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park Learn how three of our manatees are helping researchers at Columbus Zoo in Ohio. Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park is a showcase for Florida Wildlife It offers visitors an excellent opportunity to observe native animals, birds and plants in their natural setting. Walk along a naturally beautiful boardwalk and view many Florida species such as cougars, bear, white-tailed deer, bobcats, otters and fox. Informative educational programs A large natural spring, from which millions of gallons of water bubble every hour, flow along with the Park's "Fishbowl," the centerpiece of this 180-acre park. TO GET HERE We are conveniently located just 75 miles (2 hours) North of Tampa and St. Petersburg and 90 miles (2 hours) Northwest of Orlando. CONNECT TO MapQuest for detailed directions Main entrance: U.S. Highway 19 in Homosassa Springs

80. Manatee Tours Florida Manatee Swims Swimming With Manatee Florida Manatee tours in Florida for swims with the Manatee in the Crystal River of Florida. Swimming tours with Manatee, the. http://www.birdsunderwater.com/

Our Captains never get tired of taking time out from our tours to enjoy a little quiet time with the manatees themselves. Photo used with permission of photographer Carol Grant Click here to see more photos Our boats are docked at our shop so we're FIRST OUT on the water. Birds is a PADI 5 Star Dive Center. Click here for for groups WHY WE ARE THE QUALITY DIFFERENCE We are located on the water, so you don't have to drive to a boat ramp to embark from a different location. This saves time and effort! Our early waterfront departure time allows us to beat the crowds. Most manatees move into sanctuaries when it gets busy on the water. Tours meet at 6:15am. We offer an 11:00am tour, but highly recommend the early tour. Stay at a local motel or one of our rental homes the night before. Our Captains get IN the water with our clients on the Manatee Tours to supervise, assist, and shoot high quality video for DVD reproduction and sales.

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