Manatee Encounter

by Pat Delaney, TWO Advisory Council

This April, my family visited a black mangrove-lined canal in FloridaÕs Middle Keys. My husband Karl, our two daughters, Erin (17) and Kerry (12), and I were thrilled to discover wild manatees in the canal. We were amazed at the grace and agility of these cumbersome-looking, algae-covered vegetarians. Their movements seemed like a choreographed, underwater ballet - with me and my family not knowing any of the steps.

Pat teaches at IMMS in Shamong, NJ. Visit her students manatee art gallery.

Learn More About Manatees

• Manatee Natural History
• Manatee Conservation
• Profile of Manatee Researcher
• WPTI/WCS Manatee Radio Tracking (this link leaves The Wild Ones)
• Manatee Meeting
• Nose To Nose
• Manatee Books

Manatee Curriculum

• Understanding Manatees
• Manatee Math

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