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They’re not swimming in red tide, but other manatees are

This is a photo of a manatee mama nursing her calf. I decided to turn the water red to contrast with this happy scene to remind viewers that red tide is a serious issue that kills unsuspecting manatees.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 01.2016
Date Uploaded: 11.2018
Photo Location: Orange City, Florida, United States of America
Camera: Canon EOS REBEL T5
Copyright: © Makenna Connolly