101. 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

Sun And Moon Inn Call toll free 888.321.3192 Fishing for your heart's delight . . . Enjoy Matlacha and the surrounding bay in a canoe or fishing or tour boat and see the backwaters, mangrove estuaries, Boca Grande Pass and Matlacha pass . . . Look for dolphin and manatee playing just a few feet from our shore . . . Delight in the gentle, graceful manatee that move up the channel to mate . . . Gaze at the sunset's spectacular colors as it lights up the skies . . . Fish for snook, redfish, tarpon, seatrout cobia and many other fish species . . . Go bird watching for American bald eagles, osprey, pelican, great blue herons, egrets and many other birds! Or just sit and watch the time go by Call toll free Consisting of two Key West style stilt homes, The Sun and The Moon Inn, a terrific adult get-away, offers six bedrooms. Each has color cable television, central air conditioning, ceiling fans, coffee makers and mini-refrigerators, and are very clean rooms... like new! Smoking is permitted outside only. We welcome well behaved pets at a small daily charge. The yard is fully fenced with self-closing gates. Lee Island Coast travel and lodging values along the Gulf Coast, Gulf of Mexico beaches, near Cape Coral and Fort Myers Watch the American bald eagles, ospreys

102. Manatees In Belize EARTHWATCH EXPEDITION manatees in Belize Research Mission Conducting a baseline survey of endangered manatees and their habitat, http://www.earthwatch.org/expeditions/lacommare.html

News Room Educational Resources Order an Expedition Guide Contact Us EARTHWATCH EXPEDITION: Manatees in Belize Research Mission: Conducting a baseline survey of endangered manatees and their habitat DATES IN THE FIELD: Team IV: Jun 19-Jul 2, 2004 Team V: Jul 10-23, 2004 Team VI: Jul 31-Aug 13, 2004 SHARE OF COSTS: US MEMBERS: Join and Save! EUROPE: AUSTRALIA: JAPAN: LAST UPDATE: 24-Mar-2004 The Drowned Cayes, Belize Caryn Self-Sullivan Katherine LaCommare (University of Massachusetts, Boston) in an effort to change that. Field Conditions: Photo Gallery Map Meet the Scientists Related Readings ... Reserve Your Space online Contact us with additional questions regarding this expedition: U.S. Office Mary Rowe 1-800-776-0188 (toll-free in U.S. only) ext.179 or 1-978-461-0081 ext.179 EUROPE office: AUSTRALIA office: JAPAN office: For more information about this project, download the Expedition Briefing pdf format Site Map Visit Our Affiliate Sites: Europe Australia Japan

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

104. Florida's Manatees EARTHWATCH EXPEDITION Florida s manatees Research Mission Monitoring endangered manatees to inform management actions, DATES IN THE FIELD Florida Manatee, http://www.earthwatch.org/expeditions/reynolds.html

News Room Educational Resources Order an Expedition Guide Contact Us EARTHWATCH EXPEDITION: Florida's Manatees Research Mission: Monitoring endangered manatees to inform management actions DATES IN THE FIELD: SHARE OF COSTS: LAST UPDATE: Dr. John Reynolds Field Conditions: Photo Gallery Map meet the scientists related readings ... Reserve Your Space online Contact us with additional questions regarding this expedition: U.S. Office Jenny Slepian 1-800-776-0188 (toll-free in U.S. only) ext.179 or 1-978-461-0081 ext.179 EUROPE office: AUSTRALIA office: JAPAN office: Site Map Visit Our Affiliate Sites: Europe Australia Japan

105. 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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106. Defenders Of Wildlife - Manatees Select. In 2002, 95 manatees were killed by collisions with boats. Help Protect manatees. http://www.defenders.org/wildlife/new/manatees.html

Select Wolves Dolphins Bears Birds Sea Otters Polar Bears Manatees Bison November is Manatee Awareness Month in Florida! Manatee Fact Sheet Manatee Work by Defenders Manatee Biology In-Depth ... Wildlife Home FWCC Postpones Manatee Downlisting Decision On November 19 th , the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWCC) decided not to downlist the manatee from endangered to threatened for at least a year while FWCC officials review the criteria used to list species in the state. Read more Some Facts About the Endangered Manatee In 2002, 95 manatees were killed by collisions with boats.

107. 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.

108. Manatee Haven LightSpan StudyWeb Award. manatees seacows forgotten mermaids At birth, manatees are three to four feet long and weight between 60 and 70 pounds. 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

109. Manatees: Supremely Adapted, Seriously Endangered - National Zoo| FONZ manatees, along with their cousin the dugong, are also known as sea cows, and this name is apt. Brought to you by the National Zoo FONZ. http://natzoo.si.edu/Publications/ZooGoer/1998/1/manateesadapedendagered.cfm

Home Publications ZooGoer In this Issue Really Wild Remedies- Medicinal Plant Use by Animals Mother Nature's Cauldron of Curess Manatees: Supremely Adapted, Seriously Endangered At the Zoo: Ode To An Otter ... ZooGoer Related Resources Ocean Living Join FONZ to receive ZooGoer in your mailbox! Manatees: Supremely Adapted, Seriously Endangered by David Salvesen Manatees, along with their cousin the dugong, are also known as sea cows, and this name is apt. Like cows, manatees spend most of their time eating and resting, inhabiting shallow, slow-moving rivers, estuaries, bays, and canals rather than grassy pastures. For six to eight hours each day, manatees graze on floating vegetation, sea grasses, and freshwater plants. In that time, a manatee consumes an amount of vegetation equivalent to about 11 percent of its body weight. With the usually 10- to 12-foot-long manatees weighing anywhere from 800 to 3,500 pounds, that's between 88 and 385 pounds of greens a day. Agile Underwater Behemoths Manatees can live for 60 to 70 years, but reproduce slowly. Females reach sexual maturity as young as three years of age and thereafter produce a single calf every three to five years, although twins occur occasionally. Gestation lasts 13 months. Calves, which average about 60 pounds at birth, can be born at any time during the year. And because they are born with teeth, young manatees begin eating plants within a few weeks of birth, although they will nurse for two years or so. Manatees' large ear bones are highly developed in calves. Vocalizations, which to the human ear sound like chirps or squeaks, allow mother and calf to communicate and keep track of one another. Adults do not seem to communicate much vocally.

110. Manatees And How They Live manatees AND HOW THEY LIVE (25 Minutes). manatees are large solitary marine mammals looking something like a cross between a seal and a whale. http://www.oceanicresearch.org/manatee.html

Educational Films Wonders of the Seas Contact ORG A West Indian Manatee (Trichechus manatus) MANATEES AND HOW THEY LIVE (25 Minutes) "Manatees and How They Live" is an educational film about the life, habits and anatomy of the only Sirenian species found within the United States. Manatees are large solitary marine mammals looking something like a cross between a seal and a whale. They are very gentle, and have no natural enemies, as they eat only aquatic plants. This film introduces the viewer to the manatee with stunning underwater cinematography showing all aspects of their lives, from eating, sleeping and playing, to nursing their young and showing their curiosity towards humans. This natural curiosity causes many manatees to die each year because of laceration by boat propellers. Furthermore, loss of habitat is taking its toll on the manatees at an alarming rate. It is now believed that there are perhaps less than 2500 of these animals remaining in the United States, and that extinction could come as early as the year 2000, unless steps are taken immediately. This film addresses the threats facing the manatees and some of the steps which have been taken to protect them. Filmed almost entirely in the state of Florida, this educational film offers a rare glimpse into the watery world of one of the most endangered marine mammals on Earth. "Manatees and How They Live" is the stirring story of the struggle for survival facing the manatees of Florida and the Caribbean.

111. Manatees And How They Live manatees and How They Live Copyright 1994 Oceanic Research Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Like all mammals, manatees have lungs and breathe air. http://www.oceanicresearch.org/manaspt.html

Educational Films Wonders of the Seas Contact ORG Manatees and How They Live In 1493, Columbus entered into his logbook the sighting of a mermaid in the Caribbean. In his log, he mentioned that the mermaid was not as beautiful as sailors had been led to believe. Of course, he had not actually seen a mermaid, but instead, a manatee, and his logbook became the first written historical reference to the now greatly endangered West Indian Manatee. Join us as we explore the underwater world of this fascinating and often misunderstood marine mammal. The manatee is a marine mammal, like a seal or a whale, but is unique in many ways. Like all mammals, manatees have lungs and breathe air. Therefore, they must hold their breath while diving, and need to surface for air periodically. Manatees have a horizontally flattened tail fluke and a pair of front flippers like whales do. But unlike whales, manatees live in both salt water and fresh water, and move between the two at will. Manatees are contained within the order Sirenia. The term Sirenia is a reference to the mythical "siren" of Homer's Odyssey, a beautiful mermaid who lured sailers to treacherous waters and reefs. There are only four living species of manatees in the world, all of which are similar in size and appearance, but with minor differences in anatomy. The West Indian Manatee is the only sirenian species found within the United States. The others are found in West Africa, the Amazon and the South Pacific. Until the mid-seventeen-hundreds there were huge manatees called Stellar's Sea Cows in the Bering Sea.

112. Disney.com - Activity Center - Pets And Animals - Discover Manatees Discover manatees learn interesting facts about these gentle marine mammals and their struggle for survival. There are three species of manatees. http://disney.go.com/animals/manatees/

Length: 8 to 15 ft. Weight: adult - 800 to 3500 lbs., approx. 60 lbs. at birth Color: light to dark grey Diet: marine grasses and aquatic vegetation Status: endangered species Manatees are marine mammals that comprise the family Trichechidae in the order Sirenia. There are three species of manatees. West Indian or Caribbean manatee: Trichechus manatus Amazonian manatee: Trichechus inunguis West African manatee: Trichechus senegalensis Manatees can be found in rivers and coastal waters of the following regions. The manatee is sometimes called a "sea cow" because it grazes on aquatic vegetation.

113. Manatee - Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia Bird s Underwater Manatee Snorkeling Tours in Central Florida ever. Swim with our gentle giants, the manatees! Mix. Unfortunately, bubbles scare manatees away, so we never scuba dive near them. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manatee

Manatee From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Manatee larger image Scientific classification Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Mammalia Order: Sirenia Family: Trichechidae Genus: Trichechus Species Trichechus inunguis Trichechus manatus Trichechus senegalensis Manatees Family Trichechidae genus Trichechus ) are large aquatic mammals sometimes known as sea cows . The Trichechidae differ from the Dugongidae in the shape of the skull and the shape of the tail. Manatees' tails are paddle-shaped, while the Dugong's is forked. It is an herbivore , spending most of its time grazing in shallow waters. Manatees inhabit shallow, marshy coastal areas of North, Central, and South America, and the Caribbean Sea One species ( Trichechus senegalensis ) inhabits the west coast of Africa, another ( T. inunguis ) inhabits the east coast of South America, and a third ( T. manatus ) the West Indies. The Florida Manatee is by some considered a distinct species, but ITIS treats it as a subspecies of T. manatus , and this is now usual. It can reach 4.5 meters (15 feet) or more in length, and lives both in fresh and salt water. It was once hunted for its oil and flesh but is now legally protected. The West Indian Manatee is an endangered species . Although it does not have any natural predators, human expansion has reduced its natural habitat in the coastal marsh areas, and many manatees are injured by the propellers of outboard motor boats. Manatees will often ingest fishing gear(hooks, metal weights, etc.) during feeding. These foreign materials do not seem to harm manatees, except for monofilament line or string. This can get clogged in the animal's digestive system, and slowly kill the animal.

114. Science Netlinks: Science Updates Deaf manatees. Real Audio Deaf manatees. Transcript. Scientists find that manatees are deaf, not dumb. I m Bob Hirshon, and this is Science Update. http://www.sciencenetlinks.com/sci_update.cfm?DocID=15

115. Manatees Introduction. The newest residents of our Columbus Zoo are the manatees. Conclusion. Congratulations! You have completed the Web Quest on 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.

116. SAVE THE ENDANGERED MANATEE compiled by Dee Finney. manatees AT STARRED LOCATIONS. Subj earthchanges Florida DEN Alert manatees in Trouble Again. Date 11/14/2003. Dear Florida Activist,. 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. Subj: [earthchanges] Florida DEN Alert: Manatees in Trouble Again Date: 11/14/2003 Dear Florida Activist, I am writing to make you aware that, despite growing threats to the imperilled Florida manatee, on Wednesday, November 19, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FFWCC) may decide to downlist the manatee from endangered to threatened, and thus reduce necessary protections. The FFWCC is reacting to a petition from the Coastal Conservation Association (speed boat lobbyists). WHAT YOU CAN DO: At the FFWCC meeting on November 19, I am going to speak in favor of strong manatee protection and for a deferral of any downlisting until the listing rule is fixed and full scientific review of the manatee's biological status is complete. Although I can represent Defenders of Wildlife and its thousands of members who care about manatees, the decision makers need to hear many voices. If you've attended a manatee public meeting with me in the past, you know that the special interest groups show up in force. It's critical that Governor Jeb Bush and the FFWCC hear from you too. My voice for Defenders is greatly strengthened when the decision makers see for themselves that you and I are working together for wildlife protection.

117. Minor League Baseball Brevard County manatees. Class AA. Harrisburg Senators. Class A Advanced. Brevard County manatees. Class A. Savannah Sand Gnats. Class A Short Season. Vermont Expos. http://www.minorleaguebaseball.com/teams/view.asp?id=441

118. Introduction To The Sirenia Dugongs and manatees. There are only five living species of sirenians, known collectively as seacows , including the dugong and the manatees. http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/mammal/mesaxonia/sirenia.html

Introduction to the Sirenia Dugongs and Manatees Sirenians are slow and passive mammals of tropical and sub-tropical waters. Their large thick bodies betray their heritage as relatives of elephants. There are only five living species of sirenians, known collectively as "sea-cows", including the dugong and the manatees. Until about 1770, an additional species known as the Stellar Sea-cow ( Hydrodamalis ) existed along the Eastern Pacific coast, but the last of these were hunted to extinction for their meat and fat in by American explorers. The West Indian Manatees are currently in danger of also becoming extinct. The first Sirenians appeared in the early Eocene in Europe, but by the close of this epoch, they had spread to tropical Asia and North America. Dugongs were the prevalent group in the Caribbean and Mediterranean until the Late Miocene, when all but the Indo-Pacific species went extinct. Subsequently, the manatees of South America entered these areas in the Pliocene. Sea-cows are herbivores that graze on sea-grasses and related plants, though some will eat algae and floating monocots, such as

119. Florida Manatee Books, Environmental Education, Dive Manuals, Teacher Resources FLORIDA MANATEE Environmental and Conservation Education, Dive Manuals, Teacher Resources on manatees in Florida. Frequently Asked Questionsmanatees! http://sundiver.com/

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120. The Florida Manatee All photos copyright the Humane Society of the United States manatees are always growing new teeth, which replace old ones that eventually fall out! http://www.ecofloridamag.com/archived/manatees.htm

Manatees are always growing new teeth, which replace old ones that eventually fall out! The Florida Manatee With a face only its mother could love, a body able to discourage any predators just because of its large size and the knack for gaining popularity even as its population decreases, the Florida manatee has become an icon of Florida wildlife. In January 2000, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) counted only a little more than 2,200 manatees surviving. In 1999, the all-time high death toll was 268, and within the first three months of this year, 100 had already died. The Florida manatee is on the brink of extinction. Florida has passed many laws to protect manatees - beginning in 1893. Since 1907, a $500 fine has been imposed on anyone who harms or kills a manatee. The manatee itself was listed as an endangered species in 1967, and protected under the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 and by the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) treaty in 1973. The State of Florida was designated a refuge and sanctuary of manatees by the Florida Manatee Sanctuary Act in 1978, yet many years later, the manatee still faces the risk of being wiped off the face of the earth. A good look at the manatee's characteristics, behavior and habitat reveals why. Non-Aggressive and Slow-Moving Creatures The Florida manatee (Trichechus manatus latirostrus) is a subspecies of the West Indian Manatee - part of the sirenian order of mammals that includes manatees and dugongs around the world. Closely related to the elephant, the manatee is Florida’s state marine mammal. "Gentle giants," as they are called, manatees are herbivorous, feasting daily on vegetation up to as much as 15% of their body weight, which includes very little fat. Averaging 10 feet long and 1,000 lbs., an adult manatee spends 6 to 8 hours eating, and the rest of the day resting or traveling.

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