Manatee
Introduction
Manatees are indicator species who indicate the health of fragile coastal and wetland biomes, particularly that of seagrass meadows. Warming waters, unusually cold winters, water pollution, algae blooms, and seagrass loss all result in lower manatee numbers, as well as less healthy individuals.
Biomes
Esturaries
Seagrass Meadows
Waterways
These include canals and rivers
Tools & Apps
Ways to Help
Citizen Science Projects
Manatee Chat "Identification and classification of manatee calls"
Reduce Pollution
Pollution not only harms manatees directly, but can kill off the seagrass meadows where they feed.
Eat Greener
Level 1 Activism
Ocean Friendly Gardening
Level 1-3 Activism
Septic & Sewage
Level 1-3 Activism
Maps
Oceana
Australia
Maps of Mining & Seismic Testing In Australia's Marine Reserves & Whale Habitats Dugong are found in some of these areas too.