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Give Mating Manatees Their Space! It's common to see a mating manatee herd in shallow, nearshore Florida waters during the spring and summer months. If you encounter a herd, it's important to watch from a distance as these large, strong animals are focused on mating. Bystanders that get too close could be seriously injured. In most cases the manatees are not stranded, injured or distressed, and the public should not try to approach or assist the animals in any way. If you are concerned about a m

WATCH: Sheriff's deputies help assist with the release of a manatee back into the wild Thursday in St. James City, Florida, after the animal recovered from being hit by a boat. | CBS Evening News

Follow along on manatee Tay Tay's journey from stranding, rescue, rehab, and finally, release! 💙 All thanks to the help of our friends at Manatee Rescue & Rehabilitation Partnership, ZooTampa at Lowry Park, & Manatee Viewing Center. All manatee activities conducted under USFWS Permit MAPER0034017 | Georgia Aquarium