🎥: bluelifewild // The ocean's largest herbivore, the manatee, feeds on 60 species of submerged, shoreline, and floating plants. Their diet is a big reason why manatees are such a good indicator of the overall health of their marine ecosystem. Often referred to as "Sentinel species," manatees can indicate a severe environmental change before humans or other species are affected. When manatees are prospering, it indicates that their immediate environment is flourishing with life. | Ocean Conserv