Manatee (IMAGE)

Florida Atlantic University

Manatee

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Manatees at risk of starving due to native seagrass dying from water pollution, were fed romaine lettuce as part of an unprecedented feeding program on the east coast of Florida’s Indian River Lagoon.

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