101. SAVE THE ENDANGERED MANATEE Endangered manatees need a place to live and breed in peace without human If you want more information about manatees, visit Save the Manatee Club s http://www.greatdreams.com/eeyore/save_the_endangered_manatees.htm

SAVE THE ENDANGERED MANATEE compiled by Dee Finney MANATEES AT STARRED LOCATIONS Also known as "the sea cow," the manatee is one of the most endangered marine mammals in coastal waters of the United States today. It is a large marine mammal with dark gray, wrinkled skin, paddle-like forelimbs, no hind limbs, and a large flat tail. This slow-moving mammal lives in both fresh and brackish waters and feeds on floating sea grasses and other sub-aquatic vegetation. The manatee has been listed as endangered since 1967 and continues to face serious threats from boat collisions and destruction or degradation of habitat caused by widespread development throughout the species' range in Florida. It is estimated that there are only about 3,2 00 manatees remaining in Florida's wild waters. In 2001, 81 manatees were killed by collisions with boats. Dear Defender, Despite thousands of emails, Governor Jeb Bush of Florida has signed SB 540, legislation that will harm endangered manatees. Pushed by the speed boat industry, this law weakens the Florida Manatee Sanctuary Act, and will lead to the death or injury of countless manatees from propellor blades. Please call Governor Bush's office at (850) 488-4441 to express your personal outrage.

102. Sightseeing Jacksonville Florida Birdwatching Eco Tours Amelia Island Florida Provides boat tours for viewing or photographing manatees, ospreys, eagles, dolphin. Includes rates, frequently asked questions and contact information. http://www.ecotoursjacksonville.com/

Sightseeing Trips Jacksonville Florida Eco Tours Jacksonville Sightseeing trips Amelia Island Florida Bird Watching Manatees Eco Tours Jacksonville Florida provides sightseeing, photography, birding, bird watching, manatees, dolphin, eagles, ospreys, white and brown pelicans, spoonbills, bottlenose dolphin in Amelia Island, Ponte Vedra Beach, Jacksonville, Fernandina Beach, Jacksonville, Beach, St. Augustine, Florida. Photos Trips Rates Contact us ... Fun Fishing Eco Tours Jacksonville. Revised: May 12, 2005

103. CNN - Campaign In Belize Against Manatee Hunts - January 31, 1998 Swim with the manatees. video icon 3.7MB/37 sec./320x240 1.3MB/37 sec./160x120 QuickTime movie. January 31, 1998 Web posted at 1144 pm EDT (2344 GMT) http://www.cnn.com/EARTH/9801/31/belize.manatees/

COMMUNITY Message Boards Chat Feedback SITE SOURCES Contents Help! Search CNN Networks SPECIALS Quick News Almanac Video Vault News Quiz Campaign in Belize against manatee hunts Swim with the manatees 3.7MB/37 sec./320x240 1.3MB/37 sec./160x120 QuickTime movie January 31, 1998 Web posted at: 11:44 p.m. EDT (2344 GMT) BELIZE CITY, Belize (CNN) Environmentalists who monitor populations of endangered manatees say 1997 was the worst year in two decades for the sea-faring mammals, who populate shallow coastal waters from Florida to South America. Once numbering around 30,000, there are now just a few hundred remaining manatees, relatives of the elephant who feed on coastal grasses. One major threat to their survival comes from boats many manatee carry scars from collisions with propellers. But in Belize and other Latin American countries, the animals are also hunted for their meat and their unproven medicinal value as an aphrodisiac. But now, some Belizean villagers, supported by environmentalists from the United States, are on patrol, trying to stop the hunters. "We can see that attitudes are being changed," says Wil Maheia of the Belize Center for Environmental Studies. "We have people coming into our office telling us they have seen manatees recently or if they have seen some kind of suspicious behavior around the manatees."

104. Holidays To Iceland, Sweden, Greenland, Canada, New Zealand, The Bahamas, Arctic Offering wildlife holidays including whale, polar bear watching also swimming with dolphins, manatees, shark diving and feeding. http://www.discover-the-world.co.uk

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105. Columbus Zoo And Aquarium Hosts a wide variety of land and marine animals including florida manatees, as well as participating in conservation efforts; features a zoo history, news releases, and animal information. http://www.columbuszoo.org/

Contact Us Press Room Job Opportunities Select an area African Forest Australia Herbivores/Carnivores Islands of Southeast Asia North America Pachyderms Reptiles Shores Animal Enrichment Meet Your Best Friend at the Zoo Day Harvest Home Frans de Waal Lecture Zoorific Saturday ... Hurricane Katrina Update Join the Zoo community and make a donation to the AZA member fund drive to help provide immediate and long-term relief to the staff and animals of AZA institutions in areas devastated by Katrina. Visitor Info know to plan your visit Support the Zoo Adopt an animal, Buy a brick, Tiles, Zoo Fund, Colo Club. Thanks for

106. Yankeetown Florida Inglis Florida Homosassa Springs Crystal River Fl The Nature Learn about fishing, swimming with manatees, canoeing, kayaking, boating, and diving in and around Yankeetown. http://www.yankeetownflorida.com

Yankeetown Florida Yankeetown Florida and the Nature Coast are natural wonders. Yankeetown has some the best Saltwater and Freshwater fishing found anywhere. You can book a fishing trip with some of the best guides in the state of Florida. If your idea of fun on the water is swimming with Manatees , canoeing, kayaking, boating, diving, or bird watching the Nature Coast is the perfect place to plan a vacation . With Disney, Daytona, Championship Golf Courses, and other attractions so close, you may not want to leave!! So buy some Yankeetown Florida real estate Crystal River Florida real estate Homosassa Springs waterfront , Homosassa lots or acreage and a fishing boat, or RV and stay as in Florida on the Nature Coast as long as you like!! The Yankeetown Florida Nature Coast web site allows you to plan your next get away with ease. Just fill out the Feedback form and a Representative will contact you and answer any questions to help make your Visit a Pleasurable one! For area info call the Welcome Center at Manatee Tour and Dive Toll Free 1-888-732-2692 Local Weather Gulf Tides Atlantic Tides Activities ... Photo Gallery

107. Manatees - Merritt Island Natiional Wildlife Refuge, Titusville, Florida West Indian manatees at the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge, Titusville, Florida. http://www.nbbd.com/godo/minwr/manatee/

The West Indian Manatee Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge Titusville, Florida Reproduced from "The Eagles View" Newsletter of the Merritt Island NWR Volunteer Staff Spring 1999 Click on the small photos below for an enlargement. Use the BACK button of your browser to return. Christopher Columbus was the first European to report seeing a manatee in the New World. To Columbus, and other sailors who had been at sea for a long time, manatees were reminiscent of mermaids the mythical half-fish, half-woman creatures of the ocean. Manatees are not fish, however, but marine mammals. The West Indian or Florida manatee (and sometimes called sea cow) is found primarily along the coast of Florida. Most adult manatees are about 10 feet long and weigh 800 to 1,200 pounds, although some larger than 12 feet and weighing as much as 3,500 pounds have been recorded. These "gentle giants" have a tough, wrinkled brown-to-gray skin that is continuously being sloughed off. Hair is distributed sparsely over the body. With stiff whiskers around its mouth, the manatee's face looks like a walrus without tusks. The manatee maneuvers through the water moving its paddle- like tail up and down and steering with its flippers. It is very agile for such a large animal, sometimes saulting and doing barrel rolls in the water.

108. Manatee Observation And Education Center, Florida Sea Cow, Manatees, Ecosystem R Information about the center, which features manatees as well as other wildlife, such as dolphins and butterflies. http://www.manateecenter.com/

This page uses frames, but your browser doesn't support them. Manatees abound in Florida! Come view manatees in their natural habitat at the Manatee Observation and Education Center! We love manatees! Come see our manatees and learn more about manatees in the summer Manatee Center classes. Come see the manatee in their natural habitat and watch the manatee swim! We love the manatee! The manatee abounds in Florida's natural habitat.

109. WildTracks Wildtracks.org. Satellite Tracking manatees educators, government agencies, wildlife organizations, zoos and aquariums are studying manatees living in http://www.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 (Partnership) 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 Partnership, 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.

110. Cincinnati Diving Center, Inc. Find information on instruction, travel, technical classes, photo gallery, and details on training for diving with manatees at the local zoo. http://www.cincinnatidiving.com/

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111. Manatees The Trouble with manatees and The Florida Water Story David M. Barron Manatee Photos West Indian Manatee - Good general information about manatees http://www.iwaynet.net/~stellar/manatee/manatee.html

A WebQuest for 3rd, 4th, and 5th Grades Designed by Beverly Woodford and Susan McCain Frey Intermediate West Jefferson, Ohio Introduction Task Resources Process ... Conclusion Introduction The newest residents of our Columbus Zoo are the manatees. The manatee is a docile animal that lives in the waters around Florida and is rapidly becoming extinct. You have been hired to help take care of these wonderful animals and part of your job is to know all about their habitat, feeding habits, and behaviors. You will then be able to conduct information sessions with the public that visits the Zoo. I ntroduction Task Resources ... Conclusion Task To assume your new job, you will need to: 1. Write a letter to the Zoo accepting the position that you have been offered and thank them for giving you the opportunity to work with the animals. 2. Gather information on the manatees that includes their habitat, eating habits, behaviors and the problems causing them to be on the endangered species list. After your reseach is completed, you will need to write a one page report on the manatees and prepare a presentation for the class. 3. Define the terms extinct and endangered.

112. Fishing Resort & Bed And Breakfast, Sun And Moon Inn Lodging In Matlacha Fl Fronting Matlacha Sound, amidst birds and manatees, and offering water views from each room. Dogs permitted by arrangement. Rates, directions, contact details, and image gallery included. http://www.sunandmoon.net

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113. Manatees manatees are endangered animals and their main enemy is motorboats. If you would like to know more about manatees or would like to adopt one, please visit http://www.kent.k12.wa.us/KSD/DE/research/manatees/manatees.html

Manatees Manatee Adoption Daniel Elementary has adopted a manatee named Dana . She is about nine years old and lives in Florida in the winter and in the Gulf of Mexico in the summer. She had a calf named Dianne who is about four years old and Dana has a one-year-old calf now. We don't know yet if the new baby is a girl or boy. Manatee calves stay with their mothers for about two years. Manatees are endangered animals and their main enemy is motorboats. If you would like to know more about manatees or would like to adopt one, please visit the Save-the-Manatee Club web site. They also have educational information for teachers. Ms. Peto and the Manatees Ms. Peto, the a former Daniel tech specialist, got so hooked on manatees that she traveled to Crystal River, Florida in February, 1995 to swim with the manatees. They loved it when she scratched their backs and tummies. It is important to treat manatees with respect and to let them come over to you. You can endanger a manatee if you scare it or feed it. Manatee Links SeaWorld/Busch Gardens Manatee Page About Manatees...

114. Ocean Central | The Place For Ocean Lovers Everywhere! Images and brief information on Keiko the Killer Whale, other orcas and dolphins, and manatees. http://www.geocities.com/oceancentral/

115. Stories For Students But manatees captured the popular imagination of explorers and sailors of old. Upon first seeing manatees (or possibly sea lions) in the Caribbean, http://www.riverdeep.net/current/2000/05/front.110500.manatee.jhtml

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116. Government Seeks Manatee Immunity CNN http://cnn.com/2002/US/South/11/06/florida.manatees.ap/index.html

117. Manatee Haven At birth, manatees are three to four feet long and weight between 60 and 70 pounds. manatees Photo from US Fish Wildlife Service http://www.greyhawkes.com/fun/manatees.html

Manatee Haven Manatees...seacows...forgotten mermaids The West Indian Manatee is a large, gray-brown, aquatic mammal. Its seal-like body tapers to a flat, paddle-shaped tail, and two small fore-limbs on its upper body have 3-4 nails on each flipper. Its head and face are wrinkled and its snout has stiff whiskers. Adults have been known to exceed 13 feet in length and to weigh over 3,500 pounds but usually average around 10 feet in length and weigh between 800 and 1200 pounds. At birth, manatees are three to four feet long and weight between 60 and 70 pounds. Information And Research Manatee FAQ , from Save The Manatee Manatee Junction WildTracks: Satellitte Tracking Manatees Manatees On-line Zoologists: Sirenids ... The Wonderful World of the Manatee Legal Information Marine Mammal Protection Act Marine Mammal Protection Act Amendments of 1994 US FWS Wildlife Laws Related Information Protected Marine Species Research and Information NetVet - Marine Mammal Home Page Back To Family Page

118. CNN.com - Florida Cracks Down On Speed Boaters In Manatee Country - June 5, 2000 CNN http://cnn.com/2000/NATURE/06/05/dying.manatees/index.html

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119. Where To Find Manatees During the winter months, manatees head for warm waters, such as springs and power manatees make frequent appearances around the mouth of the Manatee http://www.floridaconservation.org/psm/manatee/florida.htm

Where are the Manatees? Click on the star nearest you in order to find out detailed information on the location. The information at the top of the screen corresponds to the location (star). During the winter months, manatees head for warm waters, such as springs and power plant discharges. For the remainder of the year, manatees are widely dispersed. The following is a list of some of the places where you can see the endangered Florida manatee in captivity or in the wild MANATEES IN CAPTIVITY/REHABILITATION Epcot - (407) 824-4321 Orlando, FL Manatees are found at the Living Seas exhibit. Entrance fee required. Homosassa Springs State Park - (352) 628-5343 Homosassa Springs, FL The Homosassa Springs State Park has an underwater viewing area at the main spring where visitors will see manatees up close. Three educational programs are presented each day by knowledgeable park staff or volunteers. Entrance fee required.

120. Manatee Sightseeing Eco-Tourism Adventure In Naples And Marco Island Florida - G Information on manatee ecotour sightseeing adventures. 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.

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