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=== United States === | === United States === | ||
Manatees are protected under federal law by the [[Endangered Species Act of 1973 (USA)|Endangered Species Act of 1973]] and the [[Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 (USA)|Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972]].<ref name=":5" /> In Florida the manatee is also protected by the [[Florida Manatee Sanctuary Act of 1978 (USA)|Florida Manatee Sanctuary Act of 1978]].<ref name=":5" /> | Manatees are protected under federal law by the [[Endangered Species Act of 1973 (USA)|Endangered Species Act of 1973]] and the [[Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 (USA)|Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972]].<ref name=":5" /> In Florida the manatee is also protected by the [[Florida Manatee Sanctuary Act of 1978 (USA)|Florida Manatee Sanctuary Act of 1978]].<ref name=":5" /> | ||
== Awareness days == | |||
Manatee Appreciation Day is an annual observance dedicated to raising awareness about manatees celebrated on the last Wednesday of March, this day serves as a reminder of the importance of protecting the manatee and their habitats. | |||
== See also == | == See also == | ||