News from Keys Treasures — manatees
Visitors at the Dock...Manatees!
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This lovely family of manatees greeted us at the dock upon our return from a recent fishing trip. We love manatees! While we were hosing off the gear, a snout peeked up at us, trying its best to get a quick drink. We immediately stopped spraying fresh water and watched the little trio for about ten minutes. Feeding, touching, and watering manatees is forbidden by law and we do not do any of those things because we respect both the law and the manatees. The slow-cruising creatures are in danger of...