A national wildlife refuge has been created to protect the manatees. It is in florida. Visitors take boat rides and go diving for a chance to see them. As manatees munch away on marsh grasses, you can float by and get a good look. If a manatees swims close to you, you can even touch it! With an open palm, you can pet the whiskery skin and have a close-up experience with one of these special creatures.