
By Brian Skerry
Part of the Face to Face With Animals series
Dive into a threatened habitat and discover the playful manatee's fight for survival.
In the vibrant waters of southern Florida, encounter the playful manatee, a gentle giant facing threats from pollution and development. Through stunning photographs and firsthand adventures, explore the manatee's endangered world and learn how young environmentalists can make a difference. Will these efforts be enough to save this beloved creature? Dive into this immersive journey and find out.
You’re deep inside an endangered habitat. In the blue waters of southern Florida you come face to face with nature’s gentle giant. Meet the manatee. He’s playful, sometimes clumsy, and he rolls around when he’s happy. Hear that?! He just squealed with delight. Learn why his world is under threat from pollution and development, and what young environmentalists can do to protect that world. Brian Skerry’s astonishing photographs and amazing first-hand adventures reveal the world of the manatee as never before.
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