Loss of habitat is the most serious threat the manatee are facing.  1000 people everyday are moving into the state of Florida.  This growth brings more pollution, litter, boat traffic, run off

Manatee usually swim 3-5 miles per hour.  That means they are too slow to get out of the way when a speeding boat comes by.  

The pictures on this page are the maps of the scars and dents from different manatee.  It is sad to realize that they are named recognized by their injuries.

Fishing Line, hooks, plastic six pack holders, and other litter are all dangerous to the manatee.

Pollution and runoff from construction are destroying the sea grass beds that the manatee need for survival.

Human harassment can force manatees to leave the preferred areas in which they thrive.  It can also cause mothers and calves to be separated.

Red tide is a tiny organism that lives in the water which can cause death to manatee.

Cold Weather is bad for manatee under the length of 8 feet.