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linedrawings of several manatees undulating around a central closeup of a manatee that is facing to the right. Linedrawing, beetroot ink and watercolour, Maria Strutz
An aggregation, or frollick, of manatees ๐
The colour of the manatees mostly is a wash of beetroot ink.
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๐ถ Itโs just another #ManateeMonday in the Sunshine State. ๐ด๐
Slow down. Float a little. Appreciate Floridaโs gentle giants (and maybe channel their no-rush energy today).
More old-Florida charm at ๐ AuthenticFlorida.com
#FloridaLife #OldFlorida #AuthenticFlorida
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ZooTampa Released 26 Rehabilitated Manatees Back into Florida Waters in 2025โthe Most on Record
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A manatee rescue performed by Mote Marine
Manatees face threats from habitat loss and climate change, to red tides and toxic algal blooms. Now changes to the Endangered Species Act, including removing the definition of harm, could allow industries to ignore the importance of habitat. #ManateeMonday
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'Slow Speed Minimum Wake' boating sign in a manatee zone
A boat in a channel between mangrove forests
A mantee mother with prop mark wound from a boat strike
It's officially manatee season in Florida, and we are reminding everyone to practice safe boating; watch for manatee speed zone changes, as manatees are also frequently struck by boats. #WetTribe #TidetotheOcean #ManateeMonday #ManateeSeaon #Boating
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Itโs #ManateeMonday ๐ Belize is home to one of the healthiest West Indian manatee populationsโa reminder of what thriving marine habitats look like. Protect them through respectful observation and slower speeds in manatee hotspots.
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Manatee in Alligator Hole, Jamaica
There are no specific reports of the impact of Hurricane Melissa on endangered manatees in Jamaica; however, based on data from other hurricanes, manatees typically seek shelter in wetlands and mangroves, which provide some protection from storms. #WetTribe #TidetotheOcean #ManateeMonday #Jamaica
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Happy #ManateeMonday!
#DYK Although they are nicknamed "sea cows", the closest relative to today's manatees is actually the elephant! The nickname "sea cow" is most likely in reference to the manatee's slow nature and large stature.
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November is #ManateeAwarenessMonth! ๐
Letโs give a warm welcome to Florida's gentle giants & remember to keep waterways safe and manatee-friendly. ๐ฟ
Learn more + see how you can help โค authenticflorida.com/happy-manatee-awareness-...
#AuthenticFlorida #SaveTheManatee #ManateeMonday
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The losses stem from the 2020 to 2022 Unusual Mortality Event (UME), which we argue has not ended, causing the death of over a thousand manatees due to starvation from lack of forage in the Indian River Lagoon. #WetTribe #TidetotheOcean #ManateeMonday #MMPA
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The proposed change would redefine the protection โgoalโ to be the minimum number of animals needed for โcontinued survivalโ which fails to support the long-term recovery of manatees from a 20% population loss. #WetTribe #TidetotheOcean #ManateeMonday #MMPA
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Black and white photo of a manatee beneath the surface of a Florida spring
For more than 50 years, the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) has served as a cornerstone of marine conservation. But newly proposed legislation threatens to gut these critical safeguards. #WetTribe #TidetotheOcean #ManateeMonday #MMPA
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An algae-covered young female manatee is floating near the surface to breathe in the Indian River Lagoon.
547 manatees have died so far in 2025, compared to 457 in 2024 and 468 in 2023. There is ongoing discussion regarding potential cutbacks to marine mammal protections under Marine Mammal Protection and Endangered Species Acts. #WetTribe #TidetotheOcean #ManateeMonday
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A dive-masked researcher with crossed arms is examining an underweight manatee floating at the surface.
The state recently closed its "Unusual Mortality Event" as starvation deaths decreased, but the underlying causes persist. Researchers continue to investigate unexplained manatee deaths statewide. #WetTribe #TidetotheOcean #ManateeMonday #SavetheManatee
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A manatee rescue team in blue windbreakers is freeing an entangled manatee and administering treatment.
Marine biologists in wetsuits are treating a sick young manatee on a blue tarp.
A close-up photo of a manatee's sad face lying on a blue tarp
Manatee deaths are rising again in Florida. Following a record mortality year in 2021, the Indian River Lagoon has shown some recovery due to improved seagrass conditions, although levels remain below historical norms. #WetTribe #TidetotheOcean #ManateeMonday #SavetheManatee
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#HelloSeptember ๐
Make a splash this September!
Itโs #ManateeMonday and weโre soaking up all the whimsy Florida vibes. ๐โ๏ธ
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#ManateeMonday Did you know?
Manatees are a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act.
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Fact.
Climate change, warming seas & rising coastal sea levels have ill effect on the worldโs declining manatee population.
How can you help?
#DoOneThing Reduce your #CarbonFootprint.
#ReducePlastics
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Assessing a seagrass bed restoration site
Since many seagrasses flower and seed in the summer, this season is ideal for collecting mature seeds from healthy meadows for restoration purposes. #WetTribe #TidetotheOcean #ManateeMonday #SeagrassRestoration
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Seagrass seeds in a hessian bag
Seagrass plugs
Bird roosting stakes
Seagrass beds are vital habitat and food for wintering Florida manatees, making their restoration a priority. Restoration methods include protecting seeds with hessian bags, transplanting seagrass plugs, and using bird roosting stakes as a source of fertilizer. #WetTribe #ManateeMonday #Seagrass
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West Indian manatees in the United States are protected under federal law by the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972, and the Endangered Species Act of 1973, which make it illegal to harass, hunt, capture, or kill any marine mammal.
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Outside of Florida, not much is known about the population of West Indian manatees or other sirenians in the world. By far, the largest population of West Indian manatees is found in the United States, primarily in Florida.
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The West Indian manatee belongs to the scientific order Sirenia and the Florida manatee is a subspecies of the West Indian manatee. Other sirenians include the Amazonian manatee, dugong, Stellerโs sea cow (extinct), and African manatee.
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The reproductive rate for manatees is low. Manatees are not sexually mature until they are about five years old. It is believed that one calf is born every two to five years, and twins are rare. The gestation period is about a year. Mothers nurse their young for one to two years.
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Happy 138th Anniversary to Pasco & Citrus Counties.
Weโve uncovered a lot of hidden gems in both counties on AuthenticFlorida.com.
#PascoCounty #CitrusCounty #ManateeMonday #June2025 #AuthenticFlorida #Florida
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Manatees do not form permanent pair bonds like some animal species. During breeding, a single female, or cow, will be followed by a group of a dozen or more males or bulls, forming a mating herd.
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