Save the Manatee One of Florida's most beloved marine mammals has been making a steady comeback over recent years. The West Indian manatee, a species that has been on the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service "endangered" species list since 1972, has steadily seen its numbers improve over the last 23 years. According to CNN, when aerial surveys began in 1991, there were only … Keep reading... about Manatees on the Rebound in Florida