Keep manatees out of harm's way - al.com

Keep manatees out of harm's way - al.com: "OK, it's enough with the manatees already. We know that they were originally in Florida and have migrated here. We have for the most part mild winters and plenty of grass.

From the research done in Florida for many years, we know everything else we need to know about them — what they eat, how long they live, their daily habits, etc. We also know that they are very susceptible to being hurt by boats.

We have been told by the Dauphin Island Sea Lab folks not to approach them, not to harass them and not to try to touch them. We're to leave them alone, but let the scientists know where we saw the manatees and when."