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Gentle Giants of the Sea

A tribute to the magnificent manatees

"Slow-moving, peaceful, and endlessly charming, manatees remind us that sometimes the most beautiful things in life move at their own gentle pace."

Amazing Manatee Facts

Ancient Mariners

Manatees have been around for millions of years, evolving from land mammals!

Gentle Vegetarians

They can eat up to 10-15% of their body weight in vegetation daily

No Natural Enemies

Adult manatees have no natural predators - their only threat is humans

Constant Grazers

They spend up to 8 hours a day eating seagrass and other aquatic plants

Help Protect These Amazing Creatures

Join the effort to protect and preserve manatee populations worldwide