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The Manatee has shown up a lot for me today. I started the day seeing two posts by FL Fish & Wildlife about rescued manatees and then another post by a friend on social media who had a lovely encounter with a manatee on one of her trips. Whether the message was for myself or is meant for someone else, I became aware that it was time to share some animal Symbolism, something I have been wanting to do for some time now.
Manatees are extremely peaceful creatures. They are aquatic mammals, often called “Sea-Cows”, and are typically semi-social in nature. Manatees are herbivores and will spend most of their day in search of food and snacking on aquatic plants. They are related to elephants and average about 10 feet in length and 1,200 pounds in weight, and though they are large in size, they are graceful swimmers and creatures of tranquility. There are three manatee species worldwide. The West Indian, West African, and Amazonian, with a few subspecies such as the Florida Manatee, and their conservation status ranges from threatened to endangered.
Manatees are often threatened by boats near and around their feeding area and habitat. Because manatees remain in shallow waters where their main food source grows, they don’t often have a lot of room to move out of the way when a boat approaches. Because of this, some areas have patrol boats that help spot manatees in the area as well as “Slow Speed” zones to help reduce accidental injury of feeding manatees. They are also threatened by litter and pollution of their natural habitats. Oils spills, plastics, and other trash are all dangerous to remaining manatee populations.
Helping manatees can be done through litter pick up efforts, water cleanup, by being cautious and aware when using a boat in known manatee habitats, and by education and outreach. There may also be local wildlife organizations that offer the opportunity to help manatees directly through their education programs or rescue efforts.
On a metaphysical and symbolical level, manatees are aquatic animals associated with the element of water and emotional calmness. They are known to represent gentleness and tranquility and are often connected to relaxation and mediation, as well as psychic awareness. If the manatee has made its way to you, it might be good to set some time aside for meditation and relaxation. Surround yourself in the calmness and gentleness of water over your skin, the sounds of water or waves, and take things slow for the moment. Be mindful and at peace.
Serr.Kai • A Quill & Ink 