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Manatees: Conserving a Marine Mammal

Scientists take advantage of manatee gatherings to study them.

Aired 11/01/2016 | Expires 11/01/2026 | Rating TV-G

Manatees: Conserving a Marine Mammal

Changing Seas

Manatees: Conserving a Marine Mammal

Season 8 Episode 802 | 26m 43sVideo has Closed Captions

Scientists take advantage of manatee gatherings to study them.

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.

Aired 11/01/2016 | Expires 11/01/2026 | Rating TV-G

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Changing Seas is presented by your local public television station.

Major funding for this program was provided by the Batchelor Foundation, encouraging people to preserve and protect America’s underwater resources. Additional funding was provided by Diver’s Direct/Emocean Sports, inspiring the...

Changing Seas

Manatees: Conserving a Marine Mammal

Season 8 Episode 802 | 26m 43sVideo has Closed Captions

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.

Aired 11/01/2016 | Expires 11/01/2026 | Rating TV-G

Problems with Closed Captions? Closed Captioning Feedback

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Changing Seas is presented by your local public television station.

Major funding for this program was provided by the Batchelor Foundation, encouraging people to preserve and protect America’s underwater resources. Additional funding was provided by Diver’s Direct/Emocean Sports, inspiring the...

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