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.

Indicator Species

Biomes

Esturaries

Estuaries

Seagrass Meadows

Waterways

These include canals and rivers

Waterways

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

Plant Based Diet

Seafood Alternatives

Ocean Friendly Gardening

Level 1-3 Activism

Ocean-Friendly Gardens

Septic & Sewage

Level 1-3 Activism

Toilets

Support Better Regulations

Level 3-4 Activism

Contact Your Representatives

Vote!

Organizations

North America

USA

USGS Wetland and Aquatic Research Center "WARC conducts relevant and objective research, develops new approaches and technologies, and disseminates scientific information needed to understand, manage, conserve, and restore wetlands and other aquatic and coastal ecosystems and their associated plant and animal communities throughout the nation and the world."

Maps

Oceana

Australia

Maps of Mining & Seismic Testing In Australia's Marine Reserves & Whale Habitats Dugong are found in some of these areas too.

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Scientists have told us that the time to act is "now or never".

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