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Caribbean manatee in the Xcalak´s coral reef

The photo shows manatees between the baribbean coral reef. The increase in tourist boats in the neighboring country of Belize has caused manatees to move to Mexican waters to avoid run over by boats.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 12.2019
Date Uploaded: 11.2021
Photo Location: Xcalak, Quintana Roo, Mexico
Camera: NIKON D850
Copyright: © Humberto Bahena Basave