Did You Know?

In the United States, West Indian Manatees are protected under federal law by the Marine Mammal Protection act of 1972 and the Endangered Species Act of 1973, which makes it illegal to harass, hunt, capture, or kill any marine mammal.  West Indian Manatees are also protected under the Florida Manatee Sanctuary Act of 1978.  If any violations of these laws are comitted, the person responsible will face large fines and/or imprisonment.