This description covers the presence and importance of manatees in the state of Florida. It will discuss the natural habitats of manatees, the threats they face, and the conservation efforts that are being taken to protect them. It will also provide information on how to observe manatees
Manatee County is located in the U.S. state of Florida. As of the 2020 United States census, its population was 399,710. Manatee County is part of the Sarasota metropolitan area. Its county seat and largest city is Bradenton, Florida. The county was created in 1855 and named for the West Indian manatee, Florida's official marine mammal. Features of Manatee County include access to the southern part of the Tampa Bay estuary, the Sunshine Skyway Bridge, and the Manatee River.