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Clockwise from upper left: Manatees prefer to live inshore where there is plenty of seagrass to eat. Manatees breathe at
the surface through nostrils that have valves that close when they are underwater. A cigar-sized juvenile barracuda enjoys
the protection of the mangrove forest. Blue-eyed scallops may appear sessile, but they can move using jet propulsion when
threatened. A great blue heron (white morph) is one of the many wading birds that depend on mangrove islands for refuge.
Kayaking among the mangroves provides a peaceful opportunity for spotting birds, fish and manatees.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
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Sarah Egner is director of research and development at Marine Resources
Development Foundation.
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