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Boaters around Florida are being asked to be on the lookout for manatees.
The FWC has issued a reminder to boaters that this is the time of year when manatees travel to warmer water sites around the state.
Despite their size, manatees can be hard to see, and boaters are encouraged to wear polarized glasses, go slow and abide by all manatee protection zones. Boat strikes are a major threat to manatees.
If you see one that's injured, distressed, sick or dead, contact Florida Fish and Wildlife.