In warm, coastal waters lurks a major problem— manatee populations are on the verge of being washed away forever. All three species of manatees today are listed as vulnerable to extinction by the IUCN Red List, a status that has lasted for almost 30 years.All November, Manatee Awareness Month aims to educate and bring attention to the threats facing these gentle marine mammals, which is especially important considering most manatee deaths are caused by humans.
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