The Brief
- A group of manatees together is called an aggregation.
- Manatees will congregate in groups in cold weather to conserve heat.
- In warmer weather, when manatees get together in groups, it’s more likely because they want to turn up the heat.
TAMPA – Manatees in Florida waters are a West Indian subspecies. They are prolific swimmers and will often gather in warm waters to graze on seagrasses and other aquatic vegetation. They are called “sea cows” because they graze on those food sources up to 9 percent of their body weight each day. When they are at rest.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission states that they will just suspend themselves near the water’s surface for several hours at a time.
What we know:…