Instructions 

Go to each of the assigned web sites to read and take notes on the appropriate article. Links are provided below.  For each of the assigned articles, your notes should include the following points:

  • Provide a summary of the key points of the article. If you had to give a presentation on the article, what information would you include in your notes?

  • List concepts or information that you found most interesting about the topic.

  • List any words or information that you do not understand. Research these words and or concepts on your own.

We will review this information in our class lecture and discussion.

1 | Save the Manatee
Article: Sirenians of the World

2 | Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission
Article #1: Florida Manatee
Article #2: Florida Manatee Facts and Information

3 | US Fish & Wildlife Service
Article: West Indian Manatee

Instructions

Go to each of the assigned web sites to watch the video provided. Take notes on the key points of each video. Document the highlighted features or behaviors of the animal species as applicable.

  1. Manatees Are the "Sea Cows" of the Coasts | Nat Geo Wild (Time: 3:06)

  2. Guy Keeps Saving Baby Manatees | The Dodo Heroes | (Time: 3:13)

  3. Homosassa Manatee Webcam Highlights - Under Water | AdoptAManatee
    Watch 15 minutes of the linked video. Record the time code that you watched. How many manatees can you see?

  4. Crystal River Refuge's "Manatee Manners" for Swimmers | U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (Time: 8:25)

There is one species of manatee that can be seen in South Florida, the Florida Manatee.