Manatees sited at Desoto Canal

Manatees using a small warm water site in Brevard County, FL. At certain times of the year, they congregate at passive warm water sites like this to take advantage of the warm water, necessary for survival
Photo By/Credit

Calleson, Terri/USFWS

Date Shot/Created
12/12/2018
Media Usage Rights/License
Public Domain
Image
Manatees using a small warm water site in Brevard County, FL. At certain times of the year, they congregate at passive warm water sites like this to take advantage of the warm water, necessary for survival
Species
Trichechus manatus latirostris
Subject tags
Marine mammals
Endangered and/or Threatened species