Sea Cows [Sirenia]

Description

Sea cows are gentle giants that graze on seagrass, often moving slowly and deliberately through calm coastal waters. Divers may see them from a respectful distance as they feed, breathe at the surface, and occasionally turn to investigate—an unforgettable, peaceful encounter.

Families

Dugong

Dugongidae

Manatees

Trichechidae

Taxonomy