Monday, November 19, 2012

NOVEMBER IS MANATEE AWARENESS MONTH


As proclaimed by the Florida Governor. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission states that when water temperatures drop, manatees move to warmer refuges such as canals, outflows from power plants and freshwater springs. These gentle “sea cows” are no match for speeders and boat propellers. Officials stress the importance of following speed restrictions in manage protection zones. Wildlife officers have a strong message for boaters: slow down for migrating manatees in Florida – Source: the Associated Press

Manatee in an Upper Keys Canal: 





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