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1.2K views · 17 reactions | Manatees spend a lot of time under water, but how do they breathe and how fast do they swim? We're back this #ManateeMonday with The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature to find out how! | Manatee County, Florida Government | Facebook

SUCCESSFUL MANATEE RESCUE! This morning, Dolphin Research Center’s Manatee Rescue Team and the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) rescued a very young manatee in Marathon, FL. The approximately 5-foot male calf was monitored without interference for over 24 hours to determine that he was, in fact, orphaned and not being cared for by an adult manatee. He was evaluated onsite by Dolphin Research Center Veterinarian, Dr. Scott Gearhart and is being transported to SeaWorld Orlando