YAQU PACHA is pleased to have supported new research on the feeding ecology of American manatees. The study examines how American manatees adapt to different coastal regions of Brazil and their food supply.
The study reveals striking regional differences in diet and habitat use:
• In some regions, manatees feed almost exclusively on seagrass.
• In other regions, salt marsh vegetation and macroalgae become important food sources.
These findings highlight both the ecological resilience of manatees and the critical importance of healthy coastal ecosystems. For YAQU PACHA, science plays a fundamental role in species conservation—it helps us better understand species, habitats, and future challenges.
