Manatees and the Indian River Lagoon

Where is the Indian River Lagoon?

• Key West to Fort Lauderdale

• Tampa to Jacksonville

• Miami to Orlando

• Palm Beach County to Daytona Beach

Why do manatees visit the Indian River Lagoon?

• To find friends

• To play

• To build nests

• For warm water

Why is the seagrass dying?

• Algae growth

• Too much sunlight

• Cold water

• Strong winds

What do manatees eat?

• Fruits

• Insects

• Fish

• Seagrass

How much vegetation do manatees eat daily?

• 100 lbs

• 10 lbs

• 50 lbs

• 200 lbs

What happened to the water in the Indian River Lagoon?

• It froze

• It became murky

• It cleared up

• It evaporated

What did manatees eat when seagrass was gone?

• Algae

• Sand

• Rocks

• Leaves

Who is Peter Belli?

• Teacher

• Marine biologist

• Park ranger

• Fisherman

Who sued Florida's Department of Environmental Protection?

• Ocean Protectors

• Wildlife Friends

• Save the Whales

• Bear Warriors United

What did the judge rule in favor of?

• Bear Warriors United

• Florida's Department of Environmental Protection

• The manatees

• The algae