Rules! Rules! Rules! The photo below shows Rules for Boating to help protect Manatees. Read each rule and think about why it's there. How will you answer the questions at the bottom of the page? Try This! Journaling or Discussion Questions Why do you think these rules are posted for boaters in the manatee's habitat? How do you think the rules were established? What do you think of each of the rules listed on the sign? How do each of the rules help humans and manatees live in harmony? What could happen if someone ignored the rules? How does the sign educate tourists who come to see the manatees? If you worked near manatee habitat, how would you inspire tourists to respect the manatees and the waters during their visit? If you were assigned to make a sign, what would it look like? Look carefully--do you see the acronym? Copyright 2004 Journey North. All Rights Reserved. Please send all questions, comments, and suggestions to our feedback form