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Sirenians

Dugongs, sea cows, and manatees, six species all told, are examples of sirenians. Sirenians are herbivorous aquatic mammals with massive, fusiform bodies that live in coastal waters and are members of the order Sirenia. They are scarce because humans have hunted them for food, hides, and oil, and have endangered their populations with powerboats. They are vulnerable to climate change.

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Manatee Conservation Trust
The protection and rehabilitation of the endangered West Indian Manatee in the Nariva Swamp started out as a project of the Rotary Club of San Juan under the "Protect Our earth" programme of 1990 - 1991 launched by Rotary International. Over the years the members of the club along with other concerned environmentalists undertook various activities such as the establishment of a research station on site, monitoring of the population and public awareness. This culminated in the formation and registration of The Manatee Conservation Trust.

Save the Manatee Club SMC
Save the Manatee Club was established in 1981 by former Florida Governor Bob Graham and singer/songwriter Jimmy Buffett. SMC was started so the public could participate in conservation efforts to save endangered manatees from extinction.

Sirenian International, Inc. SI
Sirenian International, Inc., is a organization of grassroots people who share a dedication to manatee and dugong research, education, and conservation through inter-cultural collaboration.

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order Sirenia, family Dugongidae, dugongs, sea cows, family Trichechidae, manatees, conservation, protection, habitat, mammals, animals, marine animals, coastal waters, hunting

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