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Manatees possess a few natural protections, including a thick layer of blubber that helps insulate them in cold waters and acts as a buoyancy aid. Their large size and slow-moving nature can deter some predators. Additionally, their skin is tough and covered with a layer of algae that provides some camouflage in their aquatic environment. However, manatees are still vulnerable to human-related threats, such as boat collisions and habitat loss.
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What is being done to remove manatees from the endangered species list?
The Florida Manatee Recovery Plan is coordinated by the U.S Fish and Wildlife Service and sets forth a list of tasks geared toward recovering manatees from their current endangered status. These tasks include: the development of site-specific boat speed zones for manatee protection, implementation of management plans, posting of regulatory speed signs, levying fines for excessive speed in designated areas, public acquisition of critical habitat, creation of sanctuaries, manatee research, and education and public awareness programs.In October of 1989, Florida's Governor and Cabinet also directed the Florida Department of Environmental Protection to work with thirteen "key" manatee counties to implement measures for reducing manatee injuries and deaths. These counties include: Duval, Volusia, Citrus, Brevard, Indian River, St. Lucie, Martin, Palm Beach, Broward, Dade, Collier, Lee and Sarasota. Historically, most of the human-related manatee mortality has occurred in these counties. The first task of these 13 county governments, working with the state, was to develop site-specific boat speed zones for manatee protection. Their second task is to develop comprehensive manatee protection plans. Among other things, these manatee protection plans will include a boat facility siting element, manatee sighting and mortality information, identification of land acquisition projects for manatee protection, law enforcement coordination, and an education and public awareness program.
What is the name of the 2 species of a manatee?
There are 3 species of manatee. There is the West Indian manatee, the Amazonian manatee, and the Florida manatee.
When did Blue Springs State Park become a park?
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection in 1972 bought Blue Springs State Park. It was the help start their manatee protection program.
What Is The Plural form of manatee?
The plural form of manatee would be manatee!
Does the father manatee help take care of the baby manatee?
NO only the female manatee does NO only the female manatee does
What is the manatee bulls?
A bull manatee is just another word for a male manatee.
Is a manatee crustacean?
no a manatee is a mammal
How do you say manatee in Slovak?
Manatee
What genus is the manatee in?
The manatee belongs to the genus Trichechus, which consists of three extant species: the West Indian manatee, the Amazonian manatee, and the West African manatee.
What is the latin name for manatee?
Amazon Manatee (Trichechus inunguis) West Indian Manatee (Trichechus manatus) African Manatee (Trichechus senegalensis)
What is a noun about a manatee?
a noun about a manatee is water
Is a girl a manatee?
yes a girl is a manatee
