Manatee spotters are on the lookout at South Florida work sites
Saturday, July 21, 2012 - 01:00
in Paleontology & Archaeology
If a manatee strays too close to dredging crews, a spotter can shut down work in South Florida's waterways. It's an odd job, and slow — a lot like a sea cow.FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — As unusual professions go, this one's gotta rank among the oddest. Practitioners work 12-hour shifts, six days a week while basting in sunscreen. Their singular mission: detect and identify one of South Florida's unique residents, the roly-poly sea cow.