Changing Seas

Manatees: Conserving A Marine Mammal

Season 8, Episode 2 of 4

Every winter, hundreds of manatees aggregate at Crystal River, Florida. This sanctuary is also a treasure for scientists, who take advantage of these manatee gatherings to study them. From decades of visual ID studies to the most cutting-edge DNA research, experts hope that science will help conserve this beloved marine mammal.

Previously Aired

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Time
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9/16/2017
1 p.m.
2/18/2022
7:30 a.m.
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