Blowing in the Wind Can you think of any reasons why water surface conditions might make a difference when scientists are counting manatees? Think about which of your senses you might use to count manatees. Then, see for yourself by looking at these two photographs of the same location when the water surface conditions are different. Where are the manatees?   Journaling/Discussion Questions Which photo shows the best conditions for viewing manatees? Why? What can you tell from looking at the photos about why the water surface condition is different? What causes it to be different, and how can you tell. Are there any clues in the objects surrounding the water that tell you what is changing the surface conditions? If you couldn't see manatees in the photos, are there any other clues that tell you what region or state the photos were taken in? Copyright 2004 Journey North. All Rights Reserved. Please send all questions, comments, and suggestions to our feedback form