Meet the Manatee People
Meet the Manatee People gives you the chance learn about some of the people that are associated with manatees, directly or indirectly. Find out about how they are involved with manatees, how they became involved with manatees, their personal experiences with manatees, their thoughts about manatees, and more.
(Click on the person's name to learn about them and their job.)
Day 6 - Mr. Mike Hogan: Park Ranger,
Homosassa Springs State Wildlife Park, Homosassa Springs, Florida.
Day 10 - Ms. Nicole Marino: Mermaid,
Weeki Wachee Spring, Florida.
Day 10 - Ms. Sativa Smith: Mermaid,
Weeki Wachee Spring, Florida.
Day 10 - Ms. Marcy Shaffer: Mermaid & Assistant Marketing Manager,
Weeki Wachee Spring, Florida.
Day 11 - Mrs. Christine Burk: Information Specialist,
Homosassa Springs State Wildlife Park, Homosassa Springs, Florida.
Day 11 - Ms. Betsy Dearth: Park Ranger,
Homosassa Springs State Wildlife Park, Homosassa Springs, Florida.
Day 11 - Ms. Takako Hashimoto: Student Trainee,
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge, FL.
Day 11 - Ms. Sandy Edmondson: Student Volunteer,
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge, FL.
Day 17 - Mr. Steve Rees: Police Officer,
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge, FL.
Day 17 - Mr. Jeff Jauschneg: Refuge Officer,
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge, FL.
Day 16 - Ms. Eileen Nunez: Interpretive Specialist / Volunteer Coordinator,
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge, FL.