FWC tips on how to spot manatees

Updated November 13, 2014 12:10 AM

Wear polarized sunglasses when boating.

Look for circular patterns on the water surface, which could indicate a manatee presence below.

Be careful when boating near shallow seagrass beds where manatees like to graze.

Watch for posted signs indicating manatee protection zones and boating speeds.

This story was originally published November 13, 2014 at 12:00 AM with the headline "FWC tips on how to spot manatees ."