Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 14 hours ago

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The Florida manatee is one of the most gentle and iconic marine mammals in North America, but its future is uncertain. In this documentary, Endangered Mermaids follows the urgent effort to rescue injured manatees, study their behavior, and protect the fragile habitats they need to survive.

From storm drain rescues to close encounters in Crystal River, this film shows how boat strikes, habitat loss, fishing line, and cold stress are putting Florida manatees at risk. Meet the researchers, rescuers, and wildlife advocates working every day to save them before it is too late.

Learn why protecting manatees means protecting the future of Florida’s waters.

Chapters:
00:00 Florida Manatees Are Vanishing
01:07 Cocoa Beach Storm Drain Manatee Rescue
03:26 Swimming With Manatees in Crystal River
05:34 Why Florida Manatees Are Endangered
09:05 Deadly Boat Strikes on Manatees
12:16 Filming Wild Manatees Up Close
18:08 Tracking Manatees With Satellites
22:03 SeaWorld Manatee Rescue and Rehabilitation
29:07 Florida Manatee Habitat Loss and Survival

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