3.7K views · 41 reactions | Why does algae grow on #manatees? 樂 Manatees are slow moving and spend a lot of time at the water's surface. Algae thrives in wet areas with lots of sunlight, so a manatee's skin is a great place for algae to live. Manatees do not seem to mind and the algae may even help block out harmful rays from the sun. ☀️ FOLLOW our page for more manatee facts! ✅ | Hunter Springs Kayaks & Tours | Facebook

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Manatees never leave the water, but usually come up for air every 5 minutes. This is one of the reasons why they are commonly found in shallow waters. 🌊💙 Stream Immersions on @discovery : https://links.discoveryplus.com/immersions #VOTD #VideoOfTheDay | Animal Planet

Yesterday, the SeaWorld Orlando rescue team received a manatee suffering from a boat strike injury. The manatee was brought to us with the help of our partners at ZooTampa at Lowry Park and MyFWC Florida Fish and Wildlife. Thanks to this collaborative effort, SeaWorld is able to rehab this animal, so that we can return her back to the wild. | SeaWorld

MANATEE RESCUE: Officials rescued a 1,200-pound, 10-foot female manatee that was reportedly hit by a boat off Fort Myers Beach, so it could be taken to Tampa for rehabilitation. STORY: https://bit.ly/2F6Kf8K | FOX 13 News - Tampa Bay