Manatees!

Florida Governor Charlie Crist recently signed SB 1286, which will help fund the manatee rescue and rehabilitation program, University of Florida Marine Mammal Veterinary program, and retention of 66 law enforcement positions for the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC).

This means:

• FWC biologists and oceanaria staff will continue to rescue injured or sick manatees.
  
  
• Manatees will receive treatment and critical care at rehabilitation centers throughout Florida.
  
  
• Government agencies, the University of Florida, and the oceanaria will work to gather and examine findings from injured and sick manatees to help prevent future threats to the manatee population and better protect Florida's aquatic environment.
  
  
• Safety for manatees and boaters alike will be increased.

If any of you would like to join me and other Manatee Activists in thanking the legislators and Governor Crist please click here.