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MARINE SANCTUARIES

MARINE SANCTUARIES

šŸŒ The Blue Heart of Our Planet The ocean covers more than 70% of the Earth, yet most of it remains unexplored, unseen, and misunderstood. Beneath the surface lies a world of extraordinary ecosystems coral cities glowing with bioluminescence, deep-sea forests swaying in silent rhythms, seamounts rising like underwater mountains, and vast blue plains teeming with ancient life. But like all beautiful things, these underwater kingdoms are fragile.Climate change, plastic pollution, illegal fishing, deep-sea mining, and ocean acidification are pushing…

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Manatees

Manatees

Manatees, often referred to as sea cows, are captivating marine mammals known for their gentle nature and serene presence in coastal waters and rivers. Belonging to the order Sirenia, along with dugongs and the now-extinct Steller’s sea cow, manatees are herbivorous creatures that play a vital role in the ecosystems they inhabit. Taxonomic Classifications Manatees belong to the order Sirenia, which is a group of aquatic mammals that includes manatees, dugongs, and the extinct Steller’s sea cow. Within the order…

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