Changing Seas

Manatees: Conserving a Marine Mammal (8x2)

Yayınlanma tarihi: Haz 22, 2016

Every winter, hundreds of manatees aggregate near Crystal River, Florida, attracted by the warmer, clear waters. This sanctuary is also a treasure for scientists, who take advantage of these manatee gatherings to study them. From decades of visual ID studies to the most cutting-edge DNA research, experts hope that science will help conserve this beloved marine mammal.