to Stop Touching Manatees While They're Mating: 'Do NOT Touch'
Authorities in Sarasota, Florida, want people to stop touching manatees while they're mating.a tweet shared recently, the Sarasota Police Department told the public that manatees were seen mating at South Lido Beach.
Adding a note from Mote Marine Lab, the SPD wrote, "If you see a manatee mating herd, observe respectfully from a distance. Do NOT touch."
Those who see a "distressed" or "deceased" manatee are urged to call the lab's hotline at 888-345-2335.