Listen in as Kait and Ash discuss the flower children of the sea, the gardeners of the ocean, those big-boned beauties sunning in the tropics. Are manatees related to mermaids, cows, or something else entirely?

BIG TAKEAWAY: Manatees are slow-moving gentle giants, which can make them susceptible to harassment. Even with pure intentions, touching, feeding, or otherwise interacting with these animals can cause them major harm. Appreciate them from a afar, call help for an animal in distress, and PLEASE: Boat slowly where they live!

Resources:

-Researcher Spotlight: Marine Conservationist Jamal Galves @therealmanateeman

-Deeper Dive Read: A read for the early explorers in your family; ‘I’m a Manatee’ by John Lithgow

-Conservation in Action: Rescue and rehabilitation center Clearwater Marine Aquarium in Florida

-Episode Shoutouts: Miami Waterkeepers + Center for Biological Diversity

Art by Fox and Fish Printing

Music by Garrett Gordon and Steve Colwell of High and Dry