Look who decided to have a romantic “meet-up” on our beach this morning!❤️The West Indian Manatee! If you see a manatee mating herd in Florida waters - keep your distance. It's common to see mating herds in shallow nearshore waters during the spring and summer months, and if you encounter a herd it's important to watch from a distance as these large, strong animals are focused on mating. While manatees don't have any true natural predators, they have still become endangered. There are three mana