Manatee conservation on land and in the Florida springs. Rescued and rehabilitated manatees are regularly released in the safe spring waters. Manatee Health Assessments are held several times a year on land. Human related manatee injuries are sad and alarming.
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21 imagesManatee releases at Three Sisters Springs, Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge, Florida. United States Fish and Wildlife Services and other partner agencies. Manatees are fitted with tracking buoys.
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31 imagesManatee health assessments conducted by Dr. Robert Bonde, United States Geological Survey, and partner agencies. Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge, Florida USA.
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22 imagesManatee injuries, most human related. Poignant and thought provoking in the beautiful and tranquil clear blue Florida springs.