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Manatee Rescue

people pulling manatee in net to shore

Have you ever wondered what goes into planning a manatee rescue? What happens after the manatee is captured, and how is it decided that a manatee will be released after rehabilitation? Get ready to see what it takes to be a manatee biologist! In this session, we will speak to manatee rescue team members around the state about the three R’s: Rescue, Rehabilitation, and Release. After, you will have an opportunity to ask real manatee rescue team members questions about manatees, rescues, and what you can do to help!

Learning Points

  1. Manatee rescue.
  2. Manatee rehabilitation.
  3. Manatee release.