Photos: Vulnerable Marine Manatee Encountered by Fishermen in Bayelsa

A manatee, a vulnerable marine mammal sometimes called a sea cow, was caught by fishermen in Odi community, Kolokuma/Opokuma LGA, Bayelsa State on Friday, July 19th, 2024 according to Niger Delta Insider.

Manatees are classified as vulnerable by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) due to threats like habitat loss, boat collisions, and pollution.

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