We have provided an extract of the some official Florida State data for you to peruse here. This pamphlet provides information about manatees and what we can do for their continued existence. The West Indian manatee is an endangered species and is protected by state and federal law. Please avoid harassing or disturbing manatees.
Harassment is defined as any activity which alters the animal's natural behavior.
By altering the manatee's natural behavior, you may create the likelihood of danger that is bad for the animal and against the law. Also, don't feed manatees or give them water. The West Indian Manatee is a large gray-brown aquatic mammal. The head and face are wrinkled and the snout has stiff whiskers. Adults have been known to reach lengths of over 13 feet and weights of over 3,000 pounds.